compatriot

/kəmˈpeɪtriət/
noun
  1. A person from the same country as another person.
    • When I traveled abroad, I was happy to meet a compatriot from my hometown.
    • The two scientists, both compatriots, collaborated on a project for their nation.
    • During the Olympics, fans cheer for their compatriots competing in the games.
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