- plural of countryman.
countrymen
Example Sentences
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The powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who at times has been critical of Iran’s role in Iraqi politics, called on his Shia countrymen to participate in the funeral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Messi and his countrymen have been adopted by these fans, in part because their own nations have repeatedly failed to qualify for the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
All call for their countrymen to fight against tyranny.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
The new decor, by comparison, suggests its countrymen eat cake.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
My dear countrymen, the aim of the Revolutionary Council is to establish a nation free from corruption and internal strife.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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