Compatriot

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpeɪtriət/

Definitions of compatriot

noun A person from one's own country; a fellow citizen or national.

Example Sentences

A1 My compatriot and I went to the park together.

A2 She is my compatriot from the same hometown.

B1 As compatriots, we share a strong bond and sense of camaraderie.

B2 My compatriot and I are working on a project together to promote cultural exchange.

C1 He is a compatriot of mine who has achieved great success in his career.

C2 In times of need, it is important to stand united with our compatriots to overcome challenges.

Examples of compatriot in a Sentence

formal I am proud to stand here today with my compatriots to celebrate our country's independence.

informal My compatriot and I are planning a trip to Europe next summer.

slang Hey compatriot, let's grab some food after work!

figurative As a scientist, my compatriots in the field inspire me to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of compatriot

• past tense: compatrioted
• plural: compatriots
• comparative: more compatriotic
• superlative: most compatriotic
• present tense: compatriots
• future tense: will compatriot
• perfect tense: have compatrioted
• continuous tense: is compatrioting
• singular: compatriot
• positive degree: compatriot
• infinitive: to compatriot
• gerund: compatrioting
• participle: compatrioting

Origin and Evolution of compatriot

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'compatriot' originated from Latin, where 'com-' means 'with' and 'patria' means 'fatherland'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone from the same country or sharing the same nationality, the term 'compatriot' has evolved to also encompass individuals who share similar experiences, beliefs, or goals, regardless of nationality.