countrypeople

American  

[kuhn-tree-pee-puhl] / ˈkʌn triˌpi pəl /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. countryfolk.

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Etymology

Origin of countrypeople

First recorded in 1570–80; country + people

Example Sentences

Mr O'Marde says some of his countrypeople want to visit the country because of the pan-African leanings of its leader, Ibrahim Traoré.

From BBC

I have enthusiastically embraced my new identity and would like to take this opportunity to wish a very happy, if somewhat belated, St Patrick’s Day to my new countrypeople.

From The Guardian

“I want my countrypeople to rest assured that cross-strait relations will not be reckless,” Tsai said.

From Los Angeles Times

When we were at Mentone an old lady informed me one day of the arrival of some of my 'countrypeople.'

From Project Gutenberg

I said to my friend, 'They are not my countrypeople; they are South Americans.'

From Project Gutenberg