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Exploring the bond: "compatriot" vs. "countryman"

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Lloyd Cooper 10/11/2024, 23:35

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Compatriot and countryman. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words refer to a person from the same country as someone else.

What is different?

The term "compatriot" often has a formal or literary tone and can imply a sense of solidarity or support among people from the same country. "Countryman" is more colloquial and can also mean someone living in a rural area or being familiar with country life, although this usage is separate from the context of nationality.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for compatriot) and countryman

Examples of usage

Compatriot

She met a compatriot from her hometown at the conference.
Compatriots often find solace in each other's company when abroad.

Countryman

He was a countryman, born and raised in the rural parts of the county.
Meeting a fellow countryman in a foreign city was a pleasant surprise.

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