compatriot

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Then, after narrowly missing out on a medal in the 1000m - she was pipped into fourth place - she claimed another silver with her Italian compatriots in the 3000m relay.

From BBC

Throughout his career, Kurtag drew inspiration from literature and the works of famous compatriots like Bela Bartok.

From Barron's

Pahlavi told the crowd: "My first message is to our brave and fighting compatriots inside the country: know that you are not alone, and today the world stands with you in this struggle."

From BBC

For starters, Lange - who played a key role in Frank's identification as a leading candidate - was a close ally of his Danish compatriot.

From BBC

According to their coach, Romain Haguenauer, this change of music was the result of behind-the-scenes manipulation -- the instigator allegedly an American judge, a compatriot of Chock and Bates.

From Barron's