countryman
KUHNT-ree-muhn
Countryman (noun) means a person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national. Example: “He was proud to meet a countryman while traveling abroad.”
noun
1
A person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national.
"He was proud to meet a countryman while traveling abroad."
2
A man who lives in or is associated with the countryside.
"The old countryman knew every trail in the hills."
How to use countryman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone from your own nation, or a man who lives rurally.
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Etymology
From country + man.
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What does “countryman” mean?
The word “countryman” means a person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national. In plain terms, someone from your own nation, or a man who lives rurally.
How do you pronounce “countryman”?
“Countryman” is pronounced KUHNT-ree-muhn (/ˈkʌntɹimən/ in IPA).
How do you use “countryman” in a sentence?
Here is “countryman” used in a sentence: “He was proud to meet a countryman while traveling abroad.”
What part of speech is “countryman”?
“Countryman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “countryman” have?
“Countryman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from the same country as the speaker; a fellow national.
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