countryman
Translation
compatriot, person from the same country, rural person
Examples
He met a fellow countryman while travelling abroad.
He met a fellow countryman while traveling abroad.
He was a simple countryman, used to hard work.
He was a simple countryman, used to hard work.
Grammar Patterns
a countryman a person from your own country or from the countryside He met a fellow countryman abroad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compatriot, fellow citizen, rustic
Etymology
From 'country' + 'man'. It means a man from one's own country or from the rural country.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'man' from your 'country'. This helps remember the meaning 'compatriot'.