Compatriot – A fellow citizen of a nation or country

(Pronounced kuhm-pa-tree-uht)

To remember the definition of the word compatriot, use the following mnemonic:

The couple was compatible because they were both patriots (compatriot) from the same country.

Examples of compatriot in a sentence

The best thing about the Olympics, Julia thought, was carrying their country's flag with her compatriot during the opening ceremony.

Smith defeated his compatriot Jones in the tennis quarter final.

He fought along side his compatriots in the war, but he was the only survivor.