Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for compatriot.
Definitions

compatriot

[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-] / kəmˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˈpæ- /
NOUN
fellow countryman/countrywoman
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"My son went to Donetsk while his compatriot was sent elsewhere in the Donbas," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

His opening match at the Australian Open nearly ended quickly against compatriot Marcos Giron, who Tien trailed by a break in the fourth set before turning the match around to win in five sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

France's Arthur Bauchet will be aiming to upgrade his bronze from four years ago in the standing event but his compatriot Jules Segers and Robin Cuche of Switzerland will be among the main challengers.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

China's global superstar Eileen Gu won gold, her first of these Games after two silvers, with 94.75, while compatriot Li Fanghui took silver.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

He looked a great deal as his compatriot must have looked when he saw the promised land.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway




Vocabulary lists containing compatriot