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compatriot

American  
[kuhm-pey-tree-uht, -pa-] / kəmˈpeɪ tri ət, -ˈpæ- /

noun

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

adjective

  1. of the same country.

compatriot British  
/ kəmˈpætrɪət /

noun

  1. a fellow countryman

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • compatriotic adjective
  • compatriotism noun

Etymology

Origin of compatriot

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

Example Sentences

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His opening match at the Australian Open nearly ended quickly against compatriot Marcos Giron, who Tien trailed by a break in the fourth set before turning the match around to win in five sets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Current Belgium number one Thibaut Courtois has also spoken highly of his compatriot.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Before twice overturning leads by Inter, they beat Manchester City, led by compatriot Erling Braut Haaland, 3-1 in Norway, and also toppled Atletico 2-1 in Madrid.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

This time he will be up against fifth-seeded fellow American Paul, who rallied to beat fourth-seeded compatriot Learner Tien 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The man who hung back joined his compatriot.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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