countryman
noun
a native or inhabitant of one's own country.
countrymen
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pluralof countryman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The couple from Florida was nearing the end of a 10-day island-hop around Greece, one of their first without kids—and they had plenty of company from their countrymen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The new decor, by comparison, suggests its countrymen eat cake.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Bale blossomed into an otherworldly talent who went on to achieve feats beyond any of his countrymen, the personification of Wales' golden generation.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
How Tereza’s exile helps her countrymen isn’t quite clear, but I suspect it starts with giving someone younger her house and her job.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
My dear countrymen, the aim of the Revolutionary Council is to establish a nation free from corruption and internal strife.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
