compatriotic
A compatriotic feeling of unity filled the room during the national celebration.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to fellow countrymen: "compatriotic" describes something that pertains to or is characteristic of compatriots — people who share the same nationality or homeland.
Usage Examples
- (The ambassador’s manner reflected a bond shared with fellow nationals.)
- (Their pride as fellow citizens was clearly displayed.)
Advanced Usage
- "compatriotic sentiment": feelings of solidarity or loyalty among people from the same country.
- The festival fostered a strong compatriotic sentiment among the diaspora. (It encouraged a sense of unity among people sharing the same homeland.)
Variants and Related Words
- Compatriot (noun): a person from the same country as another.
- My compatriot and I met at the embassy. (A person sharing my nationality.)
- Compatriotism (noun): the quality or state of being a compatriot; loyalty to one's fellow citizens.
- Their compatriotism was tested during the crisis. (Their sense of shared nationality was challenged.)
Synonyms
- National: relating to a nation or its people.
- Patriotic: showing love for one's country (though "patriotic" focuses on loyalty to the country itself, while "compatriotic" focuses on the bond between citizens).
Related Idioms
- No common idioms directly use "compatriotic"; it is a formal or literary term.