compatriot
pronunciation
How to pronounce compatriot in British English:
UK [kəmˈpætriət]
How to pronounce compatriot in American English:
US [kəmˈpeɪtriət]
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- Noun:
- a person from your own country
Word Origin
- compatriot (n.)
- 1610s, from French compatriote (16c.), from Latin compatriota, from com- "with" (see com-) + patriota "countryman" (see patriot).
Example
- 1. " Nothing , a girl , " rousselot said , trying to adopt the same tone as his compatriot .
- 2. The brazilian was also quizzed on compatriot lucas .
- 3. This study is based on the theories of consumption value . Aim to understand compatriot 's consumption value to the recreation farm , and research the consumption value influence the consumer 's choice behavior .
- 4. Former gunner gilberto silva , melo 's central partner in brazil 's confederations cup triumph in south africa , had urged his compatriot to join arsenal .
- 5. If successful , he would break the record set by compatriot jason hak who was 14 years and 304 days old when he played at the 2008 hong kong open .