countrywomen

noun

plural of countrywoman
as in countrymen

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  1. countrymen
  2. compatriots
Noun
  • Before matches along the East Coast, thousands of fans from France, England, Panama, Argentina and other countries have filled Times Square to sing, cheer and wave flags with their countrymen and countrywomen.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Athletes find a new gear when playing in front of throngs of chanting countrymen.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
Definition of countrymen
Noun
  • Since 2023, Pegula is an impressive 33-3 against her compatriots.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of compatriots
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“Countrywomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countrywomen. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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