Countryman

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntriˌmæn/

Definitions of countryman

noun a person who lives in the countryside

Example Sentences

A1 My countryman is from the same town as me.

A2 I met a friendly countryman while traveling abroad.

B1 As a countryman, he understands the local customs and traditions.

B2 The countryman shared stories of his homeland with us.

C1 The countryman was a prominent figure in the political landscape.

C2 He was hailed as a hero by his countrymen for his bravery in battle.

Examples of countryman in a Sentence

formal The countryman was proud of his agricultural heritage.

informal My countryman from the village makes the best homemade jam.

slang Hey, countryman, wanna grab a drink at the local pub?

figurative As a countryman at heart, he preferred the simplicity of rural life over the hustle and bustle of the city.

Grammatical Forms of countryman

• past tense: countrymanned
• plural: countrymen
• comparative: more countryman
• superlative: most countryman
• present tense: countryman
• future tense: will countryman
• perfect tense: have countrymanned
• continuous tense: is countrymanning
• singular: countryman
• positive degree: countryman
• infinitive: to countryman
• gerund: countrymanning
• participle: countrymanned

Origin and Evolution of countryman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'countryman' originated from Middle English, derived from the combination of 'country' and 'man'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person from the same country or region, the term 'countryman' has evolved to also mean a person who lives in the countryside or rural areas.