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countrymen

n. plural-only
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkəntɹimɪn// UK //kˈʌntɹɪmˌɛn// coun·try·men

n. people who come from the same country as you. It is often used when talking about a shared national identity or during a speech.

n. people from one's own nation or land. Often used in political or patriotic contexts to address a collective national audience.


SIMPLE

He called on his countrymen to vote in the election.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete felt a great sense of pride representing her countrymen on the global stage during the opening ceremony.

COMPLEX

In his final address, the leader urged his countrymen to set aside their regional differences and work toward a unified national future.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'countryman'; while traditionally masculine, it is frequently used to refer to all citizens regardless of gender in formal oratory.

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