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compatriot

[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-] / kəmˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˈpæ- /
NOUN
fellow countryman/countrywoman
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Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion Week show last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 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

This time he will be up against fifth-seeded fellow American Paul, who rallied to beat fourth-seeded compatriot Learner Tien 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

From Barron's • 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




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