COMPATRIOTS

Noun

compatriots

plural of compatriot

Source: Wiktionary


COMPATRIOT

Com*pa"tri*ot, n. Etym: [F. compatriote, LL. compatriotus; com- + patriota a native. See Patriot, and cf. Copatriot.]

Definition: One of the same country, and having like interests and feeling. The distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America. Palfrey.

Com*pa"tri*ot, a.

Definition: Of the same country; having a common sentiment of patriotism. She [Britain] rears to freedom an undaunted race, Compatriot, zealous, hospitable, kind. Thomson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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2 April 2023

FORMALITY

(noun) a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; “the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention”


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