countrywoman

noun

coun·​try·​wom·​an ˈkən-trē-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce countrywoman (audio)
1
: a woman who is a compatriot
2
: a woman who is a resident of the country

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The 35-year-old earned a title shot against Weili Zhang but lost to her countrywoman via unanimous decision. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Japanese countrywoman Hinako Shibuno, the runner-up last week, was five shots off the lead after a 71. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 In a statement from the monarch and his wife Queen Camilla posted to X, the pair paid their respects to the countrywoman who became a two-time Academy Award-winning actress and garnered several other acting accolades. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024 Her countrywoman Savilia Blunk also earned a spot on the podium. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for countrywoman 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of countrywoman was in the 15th century

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“Countrywoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countrywoman. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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countrywoman

noun
coun·​try·​wom·​an -ˌwüm-ən How to pronounce countrywoman (audio)
1
: a woman born or living in the same country as another
2
: a woman who is a resident of the country

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