# countryman

/ˈkəntɹimən/ (US) · /kˈʌntɹɪmən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/countryman
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who comes from the same country as you. It is an old-fashioned word that people use to show they are proud of their home.

For teachers: a person who belongs to the same nation or country. Often carries a connotation of regional pride or a sense of shared cultural identity.

## Examples

- He greeted every countryman he met with a smile.
- The local shop owner treated every countryman who visited the village with great hospitality.
- While the term is less common in modern political discourse, many older residents still refer to their fellow countrymen with a sense of deep-seated loyalty to the land.

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