1
as in compatriot
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
met a fellow Canadian countryman while traveling in France
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2
as in peasant
an awkward or simple person especially from a small town or the country
though neither well-educated nor well-dressed, the countryman presented the farmers' case before the state legislature
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Recent Examples of countryman
However, there is no true document of how that feud was perceived by Drake’s fellow countrymen.
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
Alcaraz certainly has a knack of winning in shootouts just before his countrymen take to the soccer pitch.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
As their powerbrokers get seduced by the riches of T20 franchise cricket and as popularity for Test cricket declines among their countrymen, South Africa’s future in the longest and most traditional format has been of major concern.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Other legends have attended, such as Portugal great Eusebio for countryman Ronaldo’s 2009 presentation.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
Alcaraz certainly has a knack of winning in shootouts just before his countrymen take to the soccer pitch.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
As their powerbrokers get seduced by the riches of T20 franchise cricket and as popularity for Test cricket declines among their countrymen, South Africa’s future in the longest and most traditional format has been of major concern.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Other legends have attended, such as Portugal great Eusebio for countryman Ronaldo’s 2009 presentation.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for countryman
Noun
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Arda Guler seems to be in Alonso’s primary plans, which also pushes Rodrygo onto the bench with his compatriot Endrick.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Under new rules passed by Denmark’s parliament earlier in June, Danish women who turn 18 after July 1, 2025, will be entered into the lottery system, on an equal footing with their male compatriots.—
James Brooks,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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In it, Italian peasants Matteo and Natale discuss this same cosmic occurrence in the rustic Paduan dialect of the time.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 July 2025
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The origins of this traditional outfit are hazy, but white smocks had been worn since the Middle Ages by Basque peasants, and they were popularized by one of the working-class peñas, or social clubs, after 1929.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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News outlets around the world have reported an endless stream of police violence against black people documented by citizen observers.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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During the trial, the prosecution argued that Patterson had the opportunity to pick lethal mushrooms after seeing their location posted on the citizen science iNaturalist website.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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Without so many of the fears, complexes, and prejudices hick shaped us in the ‘90s and the ‘00s.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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Sorrentino may also be exorcising some conflicting feelings about his birthplace, which is portrayed as a vulgar, crude place populated by crooks and hicks and photographed like its paradise.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.—
David Grann,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2023
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Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
17 June 2022
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Sanders is a Catholic priest and former Augustinian provincial in California and lives in the Augustinian community in North Park.—
Gary Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Not long after his ordination, he was named the Jesuit provincial for Argentina, which put him in charge of the order’s activities throughout the country.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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An evil clown turned serial killer who terrorizes a fictional New York City borough during Halloween and Christmas will join a maniacal lineup of murderers, mutants and monsters during this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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White-stripe nails Circus-stripe nails Just like a striped Big Top tent, this circus set is complete with stars and clowns.—
Dominic Cadogan,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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It was adapted into a huge hit movie starring Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray, but the breakout characters were local yokels Ma and Pa Kettle, who went on to star in eight spinoff movies.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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To the yokel who makes his donations in cash and is proud of himself for knowing what LEO stands for.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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“Countryman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countryman. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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