countrymen
word · lemma: countryman
Definition
People from the same country as you. It can also mean people from your own area or region.
Usage & Nuances
'Countrymen' is somewhat formal or literary and can refer to both men and women despite the wording. It is often used in speeches or writing. Don't confuse with 'compatriot' (same meaning). Less common in everyday speech; 'people from my country' is more natural.
Spanish: compatriotas - conciudadanosPortuguese (BR): compatriotas - conterrâneosPortuguese (PT): compatriotas - conterrâneosChinese (Simplified): 同胞 - 国人Chinese (Traditional): 同胞 - 國人Hindi: हमवतनArabic: مواطنونBengali: দেশবাসী - স্বদেশীRussian: соотечественникиJapanese: 同胞Vietnamese: đồng bàoKorean: 동포Turkish: vatandaşlar - yurttaşlarUrdu: ہم وطنIndonesian: rekan senegara - sesama warga negara
Example Sentences
After seeing how hard my countrymen worked, I felt inspired to do my part.
natural
Many countrymen came to support the team.
basic
He feels proud of his countrymen.
basic
She wants to help her countrymen.
basic
I'm always happy to meet my countrymen when I travel abroad.
natural
Our countrymen have a reputation for being friendly and welcoming.
natural