Definitions

1. noun

A fellow citizen or national of the same country, especially one who is a member of the same movement or cause.

“The protesters and the police were no longer enemies, but fellow compatriots fighting for the same cause.”

2. noun

A person who shares the same nationality or citizenship as another person, especially one who is also a member of the same social or economic group.

“As a compatriot of the founder, he was proud to be a part of the company’s history.”