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    Compatriotes (en. Compatriots)

    /kɔ̃.pa.tʁi.ɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individual who shares the same nationality or origin as others.
    The compatriots gathered to celebrate their culture.
    Les compatriotes se sont rassemblés pour célébrer leur culture.
    Member of a national community
    He met compatriots during his trip abroad.
    Il a rencontré des compatriotes lors de son voyage à l'étranger.
    Person living abroad but sharing the same nationality.
    They support each other as compatriots.
    Ils se soutiennent mutuellement comme compatriotes.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'compatriota' meaning 'one who shares the homeland'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in search of compatriots
    in search of people of the same nationality
    en quête de compatriotes
    pride of compatriots
    sense of pride shared among members of the same nation
    fierté des compatriotes
    to find one's compatriots
    gathering with others of the same nationality
    retrouver ses compatriotes

    Related Words

    nation
    Group of people sharing a common culture and identity.
    nation
    citizen
    Person who is a member of a state or nation.
    citoyen
    homeland
    The country of origin of a person.
    patrie

    Slang Meanings

    Members of the same diaspora.
    Among compatriots, we often talk about the homeland.
    Entre compatriotes, on parle souvent du pays d'origine.
    Friends of the same nationality.
    We meet among compatriots to watch the match.
    On se retrouve entre compatriotes pour regarder le match.