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    Compatriotas (en. Compatriots)

    /kom.pa.tɾi.o.tas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People belonging to the same nation.
    Compatriots united to celebrate the anniversary of their independence.
    Los compatriotas se unieron para celebrar el aniversario de su independencia.
    Members of the same nationality.
    During the event, I met many compatriots living abroad.
    Durante el evento, conocí a muchos compatriotas que vivían en el extranjero.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'compatriota', which means 'born in the same country'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    compatriots abroad
    People from a country living outside its borders.
    compatriotas en el extranjero
    defend compatriots
    To protect or support people of the same nationality.
    defender a los compatriotas
    solidarity among compatriots
    Support and unity among citizens of the same nation.
    solidaridad entre compatriotas

    Related Words

    patriotism
    Devotion to the homeland.
    patriotismo
    nationalism
    An ideology that prioritizes the interests of the nation.
    nacionalismo
    national identity
    A sense of belonging to a country.
    identidad nacional

    Slang Meanings

    Compats
    They use 'compats' to refer to their compatriots in a friendly tone.
    Usan 'compats' para referirse a sus compatriotas en un tono amistoso.
    Paisas
    In some regions, they call their compatriots 'paisas'.
    En algunas regiones, llaman 'paisas' a sus compatriotas.