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

Their goals are publicity, intimidation, coercion and destabilization of our country and its countrymen. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025

Toy Biz was run by Israeli-American toy designer Avi Arad and owned by fellow countryman Ike Perlmutter who made his fortune from buying and selling. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025

While Carter was celebrated for his part in the negotiations, Sadat was lambasted by his own countrymen. —Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024

Rui Hachimura, in front of countryman Shohei Ohtani, efficiently carving up the defense. —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024

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