# countrymen

/ˈkəntɹimɪn/ (US) · /kˈʌntɹɪmˌɛn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/countrymen
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- He called on his countrymen to vote in the election.
- The athlete felt a great sense of pride representing her countrymen on the global stage during the opening ceremony.
- In his final address, the leader urged his countrymen to set aside their regional differences and work toward a unified national future.

## Usage notes

- 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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