Word
compatriot
Phoneticscom·pa·tri·ot
US/kəmˈpeɪtɹiət/
UK/kəmpˈætɹɪət/
Definition
n. a person who comes from the same country as you. You use this word when you want to be more formal or polite than just saying 'friend' or 'person'.
n. a person who shares the same country of origin or citizenship with another. Often used in formal or diplomatic contexts to establish a shared national identity.
Examples
“The two athletes are proud compatriots.”
“After winning the championship, the player thanked her compatriot for the support during the final match.”
“The diplomat spent the evening in conversation with a fellow compatriot, discussing the recent changes in their nation's foreign policy and the potential for future collaboration.”
Examples
simple
“The two athletes are proud compatriots.”
contextual
“After winning the championship, the player thanked her compatriot for the support during the final match.”
complex
“The diplomat spent the evening in conversation with a fellow compatriot, discussing the recent changes in their nation's foreign policy and the potential for future collaboration.”
Real-World Examples
“He will hope for further success at Old Trafford alongside compatriot Justin Langer, hired as coach from this season, the same role he has at Lucknow.” “Hunt reeled in rival and compatriot Asher-Smith down the back straight to cross the line first.” Etymology
Borrowed from French compatriote, itself borrowed from Latin compatriota. Displaced native Old English ġelanda.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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englishreference.com/q/compatriot