compatriot
Compatriot (noun) means a person who comes from the same country as you. Example: “She was thrilled to meet a compatriot while travelling abroad.”
How to use compatriot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fellow citizen of your own country, especially when you're both somewhere else.
Word forms
more compatriot comparative, compatriots plural, most compatriot superlative
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Etymology
From French compatriote, built from com- ("together") plus patriote ("patriot").
Rhymes for compatriot
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What does “compatriot” mean?
The word “compatriot” means a person who comes from the same country as you. In plain terms, a fellow citizen of your own country, especially when you're both somewhere else.
How do you pronounce “compatriot”?
“Compatriot” is pronounced kuhm-PAYT-ree-uht (/kəmˈpeɪtɹi.ət/ in IPA).
How do you use “compatriot” in a sentence?
Here is “compatriot” used in a sentence: “She was thrilled to meet a compatriot while travelling abroad.”
What part of speech is “compatriot”?
“Compatriot” is a noun.
Where does the word “compatriot” come from?
The word “compatriot” comes from French. From French compatriote, built from com- ("together") plus patriote ("patriot").