Meaning of the word compatriot in English

What does compatriot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

compatriot

US /kəmˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
UK /kəmˈpæt.ri.ət/

Noun

a person from the same country as someone else

Example:
He was delighted to meet a fellow compatriot during his travels abroad.
The athlete dedicated his victory to his compatriots back home.