1. people from the same country as oneself; fellow citizens
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The ambassador met with his compatriots living abroad.
• She felt homesick until she found other compatriots in the city.
• The Olympic team was cheered on by their compatriots back home.
• During the war, compatriots helped each other survive.
• He organized a dinner for his compatriots to celebrate their national holiday.
• The expatriate community consisted mainly of compatriots from Eastern Europe.