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compatriot

nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/kõpɐtɾiˈɔtɐ/com·pa·tri·o·ta

Definition

1

A person from the same country as another.

Usage examples

She was greeted warmly by her compatriots living in the city.
Athletes often feel a special bond with their compatriots at the Olympics.

Common combinations

fellow countrymancompatriots abroadhelp a compatriot