fellow-countrywoman

Example Sentences

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Then it was that the Chinese gave expression in very concrete form to their appreciation of their fellow-countrywoman, and the work which she was doing in that hospital.

From Notable Women of Modern China by Burton, Margaret E.

“A fellow-countrywoman in distress,” smiled Dalroy, speaking in German.

From The Day of Wrath A Story of 1914 by Tracy, Louis

The latter, who was also a German, was moved even to tears when she saw me: for fifteen years she had not spoken with a fellow-countrywoman.

From A Woman's Journey Round the World by Pfeiffer, Ida

I realised in a flash the profound contrast to that fellow-countrywoman of mine who had fascinated my attention on board the boat.

From Impressions and Comments by Ellis, Havelock

A few words disclosed the fact that she was a fellow-countrywoman, although residing in England, and at present on her way to join some friends at Harrogate.

From Colonel Starbottle's Client by Harte, Bret