countrywoman
noun
coun·try·wom·an
ˈkən-trē-ˌwu̇-mən 
1
: a woman who is a compatriot
2
: a woman who is a resident of the country
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Opening the program with Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Sułkowska-Migon spoke enthusiastically about her fellow countrywoman.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The medal winners are the Netherlands’ Femke Kok (gold), her countrywoman Jutta Leerdam (silver) and Japan’s Miho Takagi (bronze).
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
The Dutch fans roared every time one of their countrywomen zoomed by.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Ludmila will now team with countrywoman Dudinha in the attack, with Adriana Leon, Trinity Byars and San Diego native Melanie Barcenas also competing for playing time at the forward spots.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
The medal winners are the Netherlands’ Femke Kok (gold), her countrywoman Jutta Leerdam (silver) and Japan’s Miho Takagi (bronze).
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
The Dutch fans roared every time one of their countrywomen zoomed by.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Ludmila will now team with countrywoman Dudinha in the attack, with Adriana Leon, Trinity Byars and San Diego native Melanie Barcenas also competing for playing time at the forward spots.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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countrywoman
noun
coun·try·wom·an
-ˌwüm-ən
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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