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Compatriot

/kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ · noun

Meaning

Somebody from one's own country..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Somebody from one's own country.
  2. Of the same country; especially, being countrymen and having a common sentiment of patriotism.

Example Sentences

And this, perhaps, might have been anticipated; for, as varieties, in order to become in any degree permanent, necessarily have to struggle with the other inhabitants of the country, the species which are already dominant will be the most likely to yield offspring which, though in some slight degree modified, will still inherit those advantages that enabled their parents to become dominant over their compatriots.
the distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America
However Russian Pavlyuchenko stunned his compatriots with an unstoppable 25-yard drive into the top corner.
She [Britain] rears to Freedom an undaunted Race: / Compatriot zealous, hoſpitable, kind, […]

Synonyms for compatriot

fellow citizencountryperson

Antonyms for compatriot

Related Words

countrymancitizenallynationalistteammatecolleaguefellowcompatriatecountrymatecountrypersonfellow citizencocitizenhomelanderhomelandbelongerhometownercomprovincialcitymatestep-countrypaisa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does compatriot mean?

Compatriot means Somebody from one's own country..

What is a synonym for compatriot?

Common synonyms include fellow citizen, countryperson.

What is the opposite of compatriot?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use compatriot in a sentence?

And this, perhaps, might have been anticipated; for, as varieties, in order to become in any degree permanent, necessarily have to struggle with the other inhabitants of the country, the species which are already dominant will be the most likely to yield offspring which, though in some slight degree modified, will still inherit those advantages that enabled their parents to become dominant over their compatriots.

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