Synonyms for

Countrymen

Verb / ˈkʌntri:mɪn / Another word for countrymen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

people from one's own country

Synonyms & similar words

countryman ruralist compatriots natives locals residents inhabitants denizens citizens townspeople villagers rustics peasants folk populace public society community nationals patriots countrywomen

Synonyms by register

Formal

compatriots fellow citizens nationals

Informal

folks people our lot

Literary

brethren kin

Antonyms

foreigners aliens outsiders strangers non-citizens opponents

Common collocations

  • fellow countrymen
  • fellow countrymen
  • our countrymen
  • all countrymen
  • countrymen and women
  • countrymen abroad
  • countrymen at home

Word family

noun countryman
adjective national

Usage note

Refers to people from one's own country. While 'countrymen' can be used inclusively, 'countrymen and women' is sometimes preferred for explicit gender neutrality.

Example sentences

  1. My countrymen are the best people in the world.
  2. The countrymen gathered together for a festival.
  3. I feel proud of my countrymen.
  4. The countrymen were happy to help each other.
  5. Our countrymen fought bravely in the war.

Quotes

  • Our countrymen are the best in the world.
  • My fellow countrymen, let us unite for a common cause.
  • The strength of a nation lies in its countrymen.

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