Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

compatriot

noun

/kəmˈpætriət/

Definition

A person from one’s own country.

Examples

During the festival, many compatriots gathered to celebrate their shared heritage.
She felt a strong sense of duty to help her compatriots in need.
He wrote a letter to his compatriots, urging them to unite for a common cause.

Meaning

The term refers to someone who shares the same nationality as another person. It highlights the bond of citizenship and shared identity between individuals from the same nation.