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compatriots

 

[ kษ™mหˆpรฆtrษชษ™ts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nationality group

Compatriots are individuals who share the same nationality or citizenship. This term often conveys a sense of camaraderie or solidarity among people from the same country, especially in situations of national pride or defense. The term can also refer to expatriates living abroad who maintain connections with their home country and fellow citizens. Historically, compatriots have united for various causes, including political movements, cultural exchanges, and social support systems.

Synonyms

brethren, countrymen, fellow citizens, nationals.

Examples of usage

  • The expatriates gathered to celebrate their compatriots' achievements.
  • During the crisis, compatriots came together to support each other.
  • He felt a strong connection to his compatriots even while living overseas.

Translations

Translations of the word "compatriots" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compatriotas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเธ›เธฃเธฐเน€เธ—เธจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mitbรผrger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sesama warga negara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะฒะฒั–ั‚ั‡ะธะทะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodacy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ่ƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compatriotes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compatriotas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vatandaลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™ํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูˆุงุทู†ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spoluobฤanรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spoluobฤania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ่ƒž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sodrลพavljani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samskipta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฐะฝะดะฐัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™tษ™npษ™rvษ™rlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compatriotas

Etymology

The word 'compatriot' originates from the Latin term 'compatriota', which means 'one who shares the same homeland'. This Latin term is a combination of 'com-' meaning 'with' and 'patria', which means 'fatherland' or 'native country'. The usage of 'compatriot' has evolved over the centuries, often associated with feelings of loyalty and kinship among individuals from the same nation. In the context of historical events, compatriots typically band together to support each other, especially in times of conflict or struggle. The term has been widely used in political and social discourse to evoke a sense of belonging and shared identity within a group, especially in discussions about nationalism and patriotism.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,397, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.