countryman

noun
UK: /ˈkʌntrimən/
US: /ˈkʌntrimən/

  1. A man who lives in the countryside.

    1. My countryman grows apples in his garden every year.
    2. The countryman knew all about the local wildlife and shared his knowledge.

  2. A person from the same country as you.

    1. He met a countryman while traveling abroad recently.
    2. The expatriate felt a strong connection with every countryman he encountered.

Synonyms

compatriot ruralist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "countryman" in English means: A man who lives in the countryside., A person from the same country as you..

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

Synonyms for "countryman": compatriot, ruralist.

Example usage of "countryman": "My countryman grows apples in his garden every year.". More examples on the page.