- plural of countryman.
countrymen
Example Sentences
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The new decor, by comparison, suggests its countrymen eat cake.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
How Tereza’s exile helps her countrymen isn’t quite clear, but I suspect it starts with giving someone younger her house and her job.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
While a nation isn’t merely an idea, it needs stories to hold its countrymen together.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Since Bale retired in 2023, Wilson has scored more goals than any of his countrymen.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
I’m named for the great young Pashtun heroine Malalai, who inspired her countrymen with her courage.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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