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compatriot

[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-] / kəmˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˈpæ- /
NOUN
fellow countryman/countrywoman
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Compatriot Madison Keys championed immigrants and the diversity they have brought to the US, saying she hopes the country "can come together".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Compatriot Stuart Broad is the closest pace bowler on the list, claiming 604 before his retirement last July.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

Compatriot Sharon Lokedi was 58 seconds behind in second, with Britain's Charlotte Purdue third.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

Compatriot Dina Asher-Smith ran a 100m season's best of 10.85 secs to place second behind Marie-Josee Ta Lou of the Ivory Coast.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2023

In these communications he was always addressed as "Dear Compatriot," and never did the words fail to give him a thrill.

From The Red Cross Girl by Davis, Richard Harding




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