compatriot
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/kəmˈpeɪtriət/
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/kəmˈpætriət/
fellow countryman
Etymology
Etymology Information
'compatriot' originates from French, specifically the word 'compatriote,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'patriote' meant 'fellow countryman.'
Historical Evolution
'compatriote' transformed into the English word 'compatriot' and has retained its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fellow countryman,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from the same country as someone else.
He met a compatriot while traveling abroad.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45