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
But Christina had to pet her fellow-countryman for a minute or two before she quite regained her ease, while her ladyship touched the bell and ordered tea.
From Tiny Luttrell by Hornung, Ernest William
Shortly after Mrs. Carr's return to her husband, they received another letter from their fellow-countryman, T. J. Gore, who is still afraid they may succumb to homesickness.
From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)
It was as the outstretched hand of a fellow-countryman gripping hers in the wilderness; it conveyed hope and comfort.
From The Shadow of the Past by Young, F.E. Mills
In his first attempt made in France, where he was aided by Mr. Robert R. Livingston, a fellow-countryman, he was not successful.
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 2 by Whymper, Frederick
