Compatriota (en. Compatriot)

/kom.pa.tɾi.o.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individual who shares nationality with another person.

I met my compatriot abroad.

Conocí a mi compatriota en el extranjero.

Any citizen living in their country of origin.

The compatriots gathered to celebrate the national holiday.

Los compatriotas se reunieron para celebrar la festividad nacional.

Colleague or companion from the same country.

It was an honor to work with my compatriots on the project.

Fue un honor trabajar con mis compatriotas en el proyecto.

The term 'compatriota' comes from the Latin 'compatriota', which means 'partner of the homeland'.

compatriot abroad

Reference to a person from your country who is in a different country.

compatriota en el extranjero

a greeting to my compatriots

Expression of camaraderie towards others from the same country.

un saludo a mis compatriotas

fight for compatriots

Commit to defending or supporting people from your own country.

luchar por los compatriotas

homeland

Territory or country to which someone belongs or feels emotionally connected.

patria

nationality

Condition of being a citizen of a country.

nacionalidad

citizen

Person who has rights and obligations in a given country.

ciudadano

Companion from the same country who mutually supports each other.

Here abroad, we are all compatriots and help each other out.

Aquí en el extranjero, todos somos compatriotas y nos ayudamos entre nosotros.

Friend or acquaintance of the same nationality.

Compatriots often organize meetings so they don't feel lonely.

Los compatriotas suelen organizar reuniones para no sentirse solos.