countryman

noun

coun·​try·​man ˈkən-trē-mən 

 sense 3 often  -ˌman

1

: an inhabitant or native of a specified country

2

: compatriot

3

: one living in the country or marked by country ways : rustic

Synonyms

• compatriot
• landsman

Examples of countryman in a Sentence

met a fellow Canadian countryman while traveling in France

though neither well-educated nor well-dressed, the countryman presented the farmers' case before the state legislature

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Despaigne, who trains in Florida, will join former UFC champions Junior Dos Santos and Anthony Pettis on Team Miami, alongside fellow countrymen, and fellow Olympians, Yoel Romero and Hector Lombard. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025

Even while Khatami’s late beloved countryman Kiarostami remains a true north star. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

countryman

noun

coun·​try·​man ˈkən-trē-mən 

 sense 3 is often  -ˌman

1

: a person born or living in a particular country

2

: a person born or living in the same country as another

3

: one living in the country or marked by country ways : rustic