Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
countrymen
noun
/ˈkʌntrɪmɛn/
Definition
People from the same country as someone else; fellow citizens.
Examples
- His countrymen welcomed him back as a hero.
- During the war, many countrymen stood together to support each other.
- She felt a strong bond with her countrymen during the festival.
Meaning
The term ‘countrymen’ refers specifically to individuals who share the same nationality or citizenship and often emphasizes a sense of camaraderie and shared identity among them.
Synonyms
- fellow citizens
- compatriots
- nationals
- comrades
