compatriot

/kəm'pætriət/
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compatriot

A compatriot from Canada greeted me warmly at the international conference.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person from your own country: A compatriot is someone who shares the same nationality or citizenship as you, originating from the same nation-state.
Usage
  • The word "compatriot" is used to refer to a fellow citizen, often with a sense of shared identity, heritage, or national experience. It is a formal term.
  • It is typically used in contexts discussing nationality, international relations, sports, or shared historical experiences.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • While studying abroad, she felt a strong bond with her compatriots from home.
    • The athlete was cheered on by her compatriots in the stadium.
    • The politician's speech was aimed at rallying his compatriots to a common cause.
Advanced Usage
  • "Fellow compatriot": This phrase is sometimes used for emphasis, though "fellow" is technically redundant as "compatriot" already implies fellowship.
    • He called upon his fellow compatriots to support the relief effort.
  • Used in contrast with "foreigner" or "alien" to emphasize national belonging.
    • The law treated compatriots and foreigners differently.
Variants and Related Words
  • Compatriotic (adj, rare): Pertaining to compatriots or the relationship between them.
    • There was a strong compatriotic spirit among the expatriate community.
Synonyms
  • Fellow citizen: A more common and direct synonym.
  • Countryman/Countrywoman: Specifically denotes a person from one's own country, often with a connotation of shared rural or national origins.
  • National: A person belonging to a particular nation.
Antonyms
  • Foreigner: A person from a different country.
  • Alien: A foreigner, especially one who is not a citizen.
  • Expatriate: While an expatriate can be a compatriot living abroad, the term often contrasts with the local population in the host country.
Idioms and Phrases
  • No direct idioms are primarily built on the word "compatriot." The word itself functions within broader phrases about national unity or collective action.
    • A call to one's compatriots: An appeal directed at fellow citizens.
compatriot

A compatriot from Canada greeted me warmly at the international conference.

Noun
  1. a person from your own country