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compatriot

[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-] / kəmˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˈpæ- /
NOUN
fellow countryman/countrywoman
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A beaten semi-finalist in 2024, Andreeva was hugely impressive throughout her 6-1 6-3 victory and will await compatriot Diana Shnaider, the 25th seed, or Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

A tearful Marta Kostyuk dedicated her French Open quarter-final against compatriot Elina Svitolina to Ukraine after she made history to reach the last four in Paris.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Coaching a young compatriot away from the public glare like Andy Murray, perhaps.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

After a confident opening, Humphries went into the break with a 6-4 advantage but, just like his Welsh compatriot Price, Clayton did not go down without a fight.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The man who hung back joined his compatriot.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner




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