countryman

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Philharmonic in a fresh study of his great countryman composer.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Japan's undisputed super-bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue will fight countryman Junto Nakatani in a mega-fight at the Tokyo Dome on May 2, US media reported Tuesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

Though not one of the standout stars of Sir Alex Ferguson's reign, the legendary Scottish boss loved his fellow countryman for the understated way he went about his job.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

The Northern Irishman stepped in to replace countryman Brendan Rodgers, who resigned in late October.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He noted the faces of the men and women following the dead countryman.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes