People from the same country; fellow citizens or nationals.
From Latin 'compatriota,' combining 'com-' (with) and 'patria' (homeland/country). 'Patriot' and 'compatriot' share the same root.
Compatriots can be rivals or allies—the word just means shared nationality, showing how 'country' bonds people without guaranteeing friendship or agreement.
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