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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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In February, Lin-Manuel Miranda recommended Broadway compatriot Kitt for the project, ahead of a major production day in May with the Mannings and the faux-musical’s onstage performers.
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Having begun the week with a two-stroke lead at the summit on 10-under par, a reward for his position atop the FedEx Cup standings, the American eased around East Lake with a closing four-under 67 to beat compatriot Collin Morikawa to the $25 million winner’s cut of a $100 million prize purse.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
The simple strategy should push the company to a place of profitability and stability that has eluded so many of its compatriots, industry analysts say — probably as soon as next year.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
Strongheart is not remembered as well as his canine compatriots, but had a venerable run in the 1920s, particularly in a string of films directed by Laurence Trimble.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
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Gordon Cox, Variety, 6 Sep. 2024
Having begun the week with a two-stroke lead at the summit on 10-under par, a reward for his position atop the FedEx Cup standings, the American eased around East Lake with a closing four-under 67 to beat compatriot Collin Morikawa to the $25 million winner’s cut of a $100 million prize purse.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
The simple strategy should push the company to a place of profitability and stability that has eluded so many of its compatriots, industry analysts say — probably as soon as next year.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.,tasia Jensen, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2024
Strongheart is not remembered as well as his canine compatriots, but had a venerable run in the 1920s, particularly in a string of films directed by Laurence Trimble.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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