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as in countryman
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
an appeal to all of his compatriots to come to their country's aid in its hour of need
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
doesn't indulge in the lavish lifestyle of his compatriots in the movie business
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Recent Examples of compatriot
The actor reunited with Harrelson and fellow Cheers compatriot Ted Danson on their Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast as recently as last August.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
As the night shift ended early in the morning of April 26, Easter Monday, Pilecki and his two compatriots muscled the door open and ran like rabbits from a fox.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
In interviews, the soldiers complained of lack of leave, corruption among superiors and the indifference of their compatriots.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Their compatriot Jainul Abedin founded Abyom SpaceTech and Defence in 2020.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
As the night shift ended early in the morning of April 26, Easter Monday, Pilecki and his two compatriots muscled the door open and ran like rabbits from a fox.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
In interviews, the soldiers complained of lack of leave, corruption among superiors and the indifference of their compatriots.
—Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Their compatriot Jainul Abedin founded Abyom SpaceTech and Defence in 2020.
—Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
Noun
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He was sometimes likened to Nelson Mandela, that other legendary political prisoner of the Cold War, who similarly spent his postwar life working to reconcile his countrymen and extolling the virtues of nonviolence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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On American Jesse Marsch’s tumultuous spell as Leeds manager in 2022-2023, Nance was diplomatic when asked about his countryman, comparing Marsch’s succession of Bielsa to what occurred with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Jean-Pierre is one of many associates who was close to the former president when whispers of his cognitive decline came to a head during a June 2024 debate in which the Democrat struggled to make sense.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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This is the type of visa required to enroll in a degree program, including associates degrees, bachelor's degrees, masters degrees, and doctorates.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Those graduates will become the citizens and leaders of tomorrow’s America.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Therefore, an asset that generates income, even in a freeport that remains under the ownership of a US citizen or resident would be subject to US federal tax.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Ensure this bias isn’t impacting your female colleagues.—
Susan Rietano Davey,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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But the third member of the group is Lexi Thompson, who has a much, much slower pace of play than her two colleagues.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The deceased included two Mexican nationals, whose details have not been released, and a 14-year-old Indian national, whose 10-year-old sister is missing and presumed dead, according to the warrant.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The timing could not have been better, Eddie Hamdard said, because the end of the TPS program for Afghan nationals could have forced his brother to return to their home country.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Performing in front of small crowds that sometimes only consisted of family and friends was common for Owens but was balanced by hearing his music on local radio stations like 103.5 The Beat.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Next week, Kerry Morgan, a former friend of Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify in the trial.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Her alleged accomplice, Elton Hightower, was arrested on charges of second-degree murder with a deadly weapon.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Boyd allegedly struck the victim with a vehicle before an accomplice shot him in the head, according to the outlet.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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My buddy, Patterson, one of the admins, invited me one day, and that was that.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Bruce’s dream home would include a fenced yard, a playful dog buddy, and people who are home often, whether retired, work-from-home, or just able to spend more of their time with him.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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