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countryman

[kuhn-tree-muhn] / ˈkʌn tri mən /
NOUN
person from one's country
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Canadian Jeremy Hansen is among the four-person crew, what astronaut and fellow countryman Joshua Kutryk called "a very big deal."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The Northern Irishman stepped in to replace countryman Brendan Rodgers, who resigned in late October.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

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

Matsuzawa isn’t quite as famous as his countryman, but landing in the NFL would put him in an even bigger spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

My father extended his hand, happy to see a fellow countryman.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai