SportsJuly 22, 2026
compatriot
/kəmˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
Definition
A fellow citizen or national of the same country.
Etymology
The word originates from the French 'compatriote' and the Late Latin 'compatriota', derived from the Latin 'com-' (with) and 'patria' (fatherland/native country).
In the news
The word is used to describe Steve Ovett in relation to Sebastian Coe, highlighting their shared nationality as British athletes. It serves to contextualize their intense rivalry within the scope of national sports pride.
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Read the full article ↗The New York Times