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compatriots

NOUN
fellow countryman/countrywoman
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But Romero said he, like many of his compatriots, is in the dark over the objectives of the negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

Such recognition from her compatriots, Eala added, made her feel "very seen".

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

He was a top British junior but chose to sharpen his game for three years in the U.S. collegiate system at Stanford, as many of his compatriots have done.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

On Friday, Sept. 10, 1976, a Croat named Zvonko Bušić, his wife, Julienne, and three compatriots boarded a plane bound for Chicago.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

He pauses before adding, “I hope that for you and your compatriots as well.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern



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