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compatriot

[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-] / kəmˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˈpæ- /
NOUN
fellow countryman/countrywoman
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Compatriot Madison Keys championed immigrants and the diversity they have brought to the US, saying she hopes the country "can come together".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Compatriot Marcus Wyatt sits seventh with a combined time of 1:53.21 - 0.66secs outside of the medal places.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Compatriot Diribe Welteji and American Heather MacLean have both also gone under four minutes in 2025, with Hunter Bell fourth-fastest in the line-up with a season's best time of 4:00.63.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

Compatriot Will Barnicoat is making his debut in the men's race just three months on from winning the U23 gold at the European Championships.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2024

It is contained in a letter addressed "To his highly esteemed Friend and Compatriot, Judge Rumsey, upon his Provang, or rare pectorall Instrument, and his rare experiments of Cophie and Tobacco."

From Notes and Queries, Number 35, June 29, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George




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