fellow-countryman
Example Sentences
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Among the gentlemen at Moscow is the imperturbable veteran, Dr. Emanuel Lasker, who slightly resembles his late fellow-countryman, Dr. Immanuel Kant.
From Time Magazine Archive
I know that all the time I was there, yours was the only invitation I ever accepted, because you were a fellow-countryman, and so kind and considerate as well.
From Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport by Nilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias
He became an assistant in the Academy conducted by Mr. Forrester, a fellow-countryman.
From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)
Thinking Chumru could deal better with his fellow-countryman, Malcolm called him, breaking in on a lively conversation that was going on between his servant and the ekka-wallah.
From The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny by Tracy, Louis
Fortunately, you were the only fellow-countryman I ever came in contact with while I was there; and, of course, I kept my nationality a secret as far as possible.
From Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport by Nilsen, Anthon Bernhard Elias
