countrymen

coun·try·man

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhn-tree-muh n]
- /ˈkʌn tri mən/
- /ˈkʌn.trɪ.mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhn-tree-muh n]
- /ˈkʌn tri mən/

Definitions of countrymen word

noun plural countrymen a native or inhabitant of one's own country. 1
noun plural countrymen a native or inhabitant of a particular region. 1
noun plural countrymen a person who lives in the country. 1
noun plural countrymen an unsophisticated person, as one who lives in or comes from a rural area; rustic. 1
noun countrymen Plural form of countryman. 1
noun countrymen plural of countryman. 0

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Origin of countrymen

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

First recorded in 1275-1325, countryman is from the Middle English word contre man. See country, man1

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Parts of speech for Countrymen

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exclamation

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countrymen popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for countrymen

noun countrymen

compatriots — Plural form of compatriot.
citizens — a native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection (distinguished from alien).
inhabitants — a person or animal that inhabits a place, especially as a permanent resident.

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Antonyms for countrymen

noun countrymen

weeds — a valueless plant growing wild, especially one that grows on cultivated ground to the exclusion or injury of the desired crop.
floaters — a person or thing that floats.
aliens — Plural form of alien.

All 3 Antonyms of countrymen

countrymen

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noun countrymen

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