compatriot

[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of one's own country; fellow countryman or countrywoman.

adjective

1. of the same country.

compatriot

/ kəmˈpætrɪət /

noun

1. a fellow countryman

Other Word Forms

• compatriotism noun
• compatriotic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of compatriot¹

From the Late Latin word compatriōta, dating back to 1605–15. See com-, patriot

Word History and Origins

Origin of compatriot¹

C17: from French compatriote, from Late Latin compatriōta; see _patriot

Example Sentences

Spain's men's competitors still had the strength to lift compatriot Maria Perez on their shoulders after she dominated the women's event.

From BBC

She does have a long time, but women's boxing also moves fast - just look at compatriot Nina Hughes.

From BBC

Like many of his compatriots, Zelensky is convinced that Putin wants to destroy Ukraine's sovereignty and people, and believes any concession to Russia would result in renewed and perhaps fatal aggression in the near future.

From BBC

And they and their compatriots would, for a while at least, help put a rapidly changing L.A. at the center of the built culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Dobson could barely believe his victory in the men's 400m as he burst past the leaders in the closing stages, including compatriot Matthew Hudson-Smith, to clock a personal best 44.14 seconds.

From BBC

Related Words

• national