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Definition of countryman

countryman

/ˈkʌn.tri.mən/
coun · try · man
Plural:countrymen
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• noun

1

A person from the same country or nation as another; a fellow citizen.

Example

"The diplomat felt an immediate sense of camaraderie upon meeting a fellow countryman abroad."

2

A man who lives in the countryside or engages in rural pursuits.

Example

"As a lifelong countryman, he knew the names of all the wild herbs growing along the hedgerows."

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• Nearby Words

countless
countrified
country
countryman
countryside
countrywide
countrywoman

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded in Middle English from the 14th century, formed as a compound of 'country' (from Old French 'contree', ultimately from Medieval Latin 'contrata') and 'man' (from Old English 'mann').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Countryman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/countryman
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