compatriot (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpætriət/

Definition

A person from the same country as another.

Examples

• She was delighted to meet a compatriot while traveling abroad, making her feel less homesick.

• The two tennis players, both from Spain, embraced after the match as true compatriots.

• He felt a strong sense of solidarity with his compatriots during the national celebration.

Synonyms of compatriot

Words with a similar meaning to compatriot:

• countryman
• fellow citizen
• national
• kinsman

Antonyms of compatriot

Words with the opposite meaning to compatriot:

• foreigner
• alien

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