Definitions

countryman

[kuhn-tree-muhn] / ˈkʌn tri mən /

NOUN

person from one's country

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compatriot

STRONG

landsman national

WEAK

fellow citizen

Example Sentences

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Rushing said he already had checked with Lee’s South Korean countryman, Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Dybala's future in Rome has been in question after the Argentina international's difficult first season under Gasperini, which has been marked by familiar injury problems and the rise of countryman Matias Soule.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Though not one of the standout stars of Sir Alex Ferguson's reign, the legendary Scottish boss loved his fellow countryman for the understated way he went about his job.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Mendonça Filho has seen nearly everything his accomplished countryman has made, but knew there was something still to be tapped.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

She faltered and her fellow countryman came to her aid.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris