Compatriots: meaning, definitions and examples
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compatriots
[ kษmหpรฆtrษชษts ]
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:
๐ต๐น compatriotas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคนเธเธฃเธฐเนเธเธจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Mitbรผrger
๐ฎ๐ฉ sesama warga negara
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฒะฒัััะธะทะฝะธะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rodacy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ่
๐ซ๐ท compatriotes
๐ช๐ธ compatriotas
๐น๐ท vatandaลlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ูุงุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ spoluobฤanรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ spoluobฤania
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ sodrลพavljani
๐ฎ๐ธ samskipta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัะฐะฝะดะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vษtษnpษrvษrlษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ compatriotas
Word origin
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.
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