1
as in countryman
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
an appeal to all of his compatriots to come to their country's aid in its hour of need
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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
doesn't indulge in the lavish lifestyle of his compatriots in the movie business
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Recent Examples of compatriot
Several of Brody's Hollywood compatriots have lost their homes in the Palisades Fire.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
That suggested to many Israelis that there was little hope for Bibas and her two children, red-haired boys whose images are nearly as familiar to compatriots as family photos.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The government of Colombia, under the directive of President Gustavo Petro, has the presidential plane ready to facilitate the return of the compatriots who were to arrive today.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Justice Department pursued charges against Ulbricht's compatriots who claimed to have committed five murders on his behalf, though the government could never prove those murders actually took place.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
That suggested to many Israelis that there was little hope for Bibas and her two children, red-haired boys whose images are nearly as familiar to compatriots as family photos.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 31 Jan. 2025
The government of Colombia, under the directive of President Gustavo Petro, has the presidential plane ready to facilitate the return of the compatriots who were to arrive today.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Justice Department pursued charges against Ulbricht's compatriots who claimed to have committed five murders on his behalf, though the government could never prove those murders actually took place.
—Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
Noun
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Faced with a ticking clock, a cruel death awaits him should his fellow countrymen fail to pay his ransom soon; but within the confines of his cell, Cervantes discovers a surprising refuge – the art of storytelling.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Colombian president published a statement on Friday actively urging his fellow countrymen living illegally in the U.S. to return voluntarily and contribute to the domestic economy.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ask the Vet is a weekly series by Dr. Devon B. Smith, a Baltimore veterinarian who is an associate at Madonna Veterinary Clinic in White Hall.—
Dr. Devon B. Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Since 2010, Wisconsin voters have repeatedly answered that question in favor of the citizens.—
The Editors,
National Review,
25 Feb. 2025
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The French Revolution may have inaugurated inclusive citizenship by turning subjects into citizens.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Unlike so many of his now former colleagues who are 50-plus and still coaching, Brown has no feeling of disgust or disappointment over the radically different world that is college football in 2025.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2025
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The left-hander still scored freely but refused to perish prematurely like some of his colleagues.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At a press conference, Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said the 23-year-old Syrian national was arrested seven minutes after Saturday's attack unfolded in the village of just about 60,000 people bordering Italy and Slovenia.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Saturday’s rampage also came just days after an attack on Thursday in Munich in neighboring Germany by an Afghan national who drove his car into a crowd, injuring dozens of people, two of whom later died.—
Reuters,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Frustration: Taylor Swift and her famous friends displayed every emotion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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During all of this, Mark and friends are helped along their journey by some very strange road markers — namely, themselves.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Police were investigating whether the suspect had any accomplices.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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His accomplice remains unidentified, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An escaped convict teams up with his Italian buddy and an army deserter to plan a spectacular bank robbery, looting a U.S. military base for the necessary firepower.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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Its purpose was not to put out flames, but to provide a device that his buddy could rappel down — superhero style — in case of a house fire.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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