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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
The trans-empowerment opera landed the holy trinity of Picture, Director, and Screenplay with Audiard joining his compatriot Fargeat in some extremely French lineups.
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
His compatriot, however, was able to send a foot-to-the-floor performance, securing a P5 finish.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
His compatriot Jelani Watkins and Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson occupy second and third place, having each run 10.02 in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager at the end of October, and his compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy came in and steadied the ship with three wins and a creditable draw against Chelsea.
—Darren Richman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Jen Chaney, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
His compatriot, however, was able to send a foot-to-the-floor performance, securing a P5 finish.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
His compatriot Jelani Watkins and Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson occupy second and third place, having each run 10.02 in 2021 and 2023, respectively.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Hag was sacked as Manchester United manager at the end of October, and his compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy came in and steadied the ship with three wins and a creditable draw against Chelsea.
—Darren Richman, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compatriot
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Nuno being Portuguese is hugely helpful in a dressing room that includes his fellow countrymen as well as numerous Brazilians, but every player is asked to speak English on the training ground.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the photos include moments where Biden is pictured with Hunter's business associates from BHR Partners, including Jonathan Li and Ming Xue.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cameron Hudson, a senior associate in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argues the Biden administration took an overzealous approach toward Africa, resulting in broken promises.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many more await energetic citizen scientists in 2025!Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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For many younger Macanese citizens like Teng Teng, 31, there are benefits from a deeper connection with the rest of China.Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Virginia lawmaker cited his 15 years in office as a key reason his Democratic colleagues backed him over Ocasio-Cortez.Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The feds declined to charge Gaetz, but his colleagues in Congress launched an ethics probe into the same allegations.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Republicans in Congress, led by the House Administration Committee, have also increasingly scrutinized the Swiss billionaire’s influence and put forth a proposal earlier this year that would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to further restrict donations from foreign nationals.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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With the exception of foreign nationals, those living there are full citizens of Denmark.Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hicks said Disney could bolster its offerings with new educationally minded friends for Mickey Mouse, Woody the toy cowboy, or Winnie the Pooh.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai Tang was clearly a proponent of this, especially given Tang’s larger-than-life personality, style (he was rarely photographed out of his Tang jacket), and a wide circle of celebrity friends—captured in the exhibition’s wall of fame montage.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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After months of searching, the loan shark (Kim Pub-lae) and his accomplice, Woo-seok, finally find the salesman in a train station, playing another round of ddakji with a potential player.Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jerry Beatty and an accomplice then offered her a ride but instead abducted her, raped her, tortured her and ultimately murdered her, as stated in the press release.Ellie Buckheit, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Trouble down in Georgia Steve Daniel and Tony D had been buddies for a long time.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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About two hours later Franklin, with buddies Cody Steine and Zeb Beam, showed up and the four men picked up the blood trail.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Compatriot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compatriot. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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