compatriots

NOUN

fellow countryman/countrywoman

Synonyms

STRONGEST

national

WEAK

fellow citizen

Example Sentences

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Can he persuade Mr. Trump and his compatriots that Britain’s game is worth the candle?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

That hasn’t won them much sympathy from their compatriots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has moved to Australia after a stint in the United States, national broadcaster RNZ said, joining record numbers of her compatriots moving across the Tasman.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Then, after narrowly missing out on a medal in the 1000m - she was pipped into fourth place - she claimed another silver with her Italian compatriots in the 3000m relay.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He pauses before adding, “I hope that for you and your compatriots as well.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern