compatriot

noun
UK: /kəmˈpætriət/
US: /kəmˈpeɪtriət/

  1. A person who comes from the same country.

    1. He felt a bond with every compatriot he met abroad.
    2. As a team leader, she always supported every compatriot in a challenging environment.

  2. A fellow citizen or national, especially one who shares a feeling of patriotism.

    1. The president praised his compatriots for their hard work.
    2. He extended a warm welcome to his compatriots who were visiting from overseas.

Synonyms

countryman countrywoman national

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "compatriot" in English means: A person who comes from the same country., A fellow citizen or national, especially one who shares a feeling of patriotism..

The phonetic transcription of "compatriot" is /kəmˈpætriət/ in British English and /kəmˈpeɪtriət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "compatriot": countryman, countrywoman, national.

Example usage of "compatriot": "He felt a bond with every compatriot he met abroad.". More examples on the page.