Associations to the word «Compatriot»

Wiktionary

COMPATRIOT, noun. Somebody from one's own country.
COMPATRIOT, adjective. Of the same country; having a common sentiment of patriotism.

Dictionary definition

COMPATRIOT, noun. A person from your own country.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats