Meaning
compatriot, fellow citizen
- a person born in or residing in the same country as oneself
In a sentence
All'estero è sempre un piacere incontrare un compatriota.
Abroad, it is always a pleasure to meet a fellow countryman.
La scienziata ha ringraziato i suoi compatrioti per il continuo sostegno.
The scientist thanked her compatriots for their continued support.
Conosci molte compatriote che vivono in questa città?
Do you know many female compatriots living in this city?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| compatriota | singular |
| compatrioti / compatriote | plural |
Usage notes
- Like other nouns in -iota, singular is compatriota (m/f), plurals are compatrioti (m) and compatriote (f).
- plural compatrioti / compatriote