compatriot Meaning, Definition & Usage

Com*pa"tri*ot noun

Etymology

F. compatriote, LL. compatriotus; com- + patriota a native. See Patriot, and cf. Copatriot.

Definitions

1. One of the same country, and having like interests and feeling.

   The distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America. Palfrey.

Com*pa"tri*ot adjective

Definitions

1. Of the same country; having a common sentiment of patriotism.

   She [Britain] rears to freedom an undaunted race, Compatriot, zealous, hospitable, kind. Thomson.