COUNTRYWOMAN Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

countrywoman

noun

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Recent Examples of countrywoman Opening the program with Bacewicz’s Concerto for String Orchestra, Sułkowska-Migon spoke enthusiastically about her fellow countrywoman. — Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026 The medal winners are the Netherlands’ Femke Kok (gold), her countrywoman Jutta Leerdam (silver) and Japan’s Miho Takagi (bronze). — Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026 Ludmila will now team with countrywoman Dudinha in the attack, with Adriana Leon, Trinity Byars and San Diego native Melanie Barcenas also competing for playing time at the forward spots. — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026 Obiri, who won NYCM in 2023 and finished second in 2024, outlasted countrywoman Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 NYCM champion. — Bette Canter, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for countrywoman

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Noun

In some obscure way, Shawn felt responsible for protecting the stranger against the slights of his unyielding countrymen.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Much to Gen’s joy, the sexy teacher–medic is called back to bandage up my fellow countryman.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of countryman

Noun

Alcaraz will play compatriot Jaume Munar in the semifinals, after the qualifier beat Kyrian Jacquet of France 6-4, 6-2 earlier Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Unlike his compatriot Horn, who went down in that same Cleveland game, Jackson has never been seriously hurt before.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of compatriot

Noun

The Jessieville native serves as a youth cross-country and track coach and as a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Toward the song’s end, Maines addresses Buddy Holly, another Lubbock native whom locals cast aside.

— Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026

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