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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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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
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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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Rosario Colin, a youth services associate, said the youngsters will be doing Minecraft making ahead of an upcoming move.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Court records indicate 10 defendants are Mexican citizens who were in the United States illegally, while another is a Mexican citizen in asylum proceedings.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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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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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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In the last calendar year, Lopez took third at Fargo Nationals in Greco-Roman, fifth at high school nationals in Virginia Beach, and third at folkstyle nationals.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
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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The pair arrived together with other friends to the event in New Orleans.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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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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Carolina Hurricanes Obviously not, because: One step ahead of you, buddy.—
Sean McIndoe,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trachtenberg plays Jenny, one-half of a set of twins who, along with some boisterous male buddies, sets off on a summer tour of Europe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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