Countryman — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkən-trē-mən/ coun·try·man

Meaning & Definition of Countryman

Countryman (noun)

  1. an inhabitant or native of a specified country
  2. compatriot
  3. one living in the country or marked by country ways, rustic

Countryman (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person living in or originally from the same country as another

    "met a fellow Canadian countryman while traveling in France"

    similar: compatriot, landsman
    related: countrywoman, nationalist, patriot, citizen, national, subject, aborigine, native, resident
    near: alien, foreigner, immigrant, outsider

  2. an awkward or simple person especially from a small town or the country

    "though neither well-educated nor well-dressed, the countryman presented the farmers' case before the state legislature"

    similar: bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, hayseed, hick, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel
    related: boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, greenhorn, tenderfoot, peasant, peon, backwoodsman, mountaineer
    opposite: cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate
    near: slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Countryman

The most common words with a similar meaning to Countryman:

compatriot, landsman, bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, hayseed, hick, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Countryman

Words with the opposite meaning of Countryman:

cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate

Related Words for Countryman

countrywoman, nationalist, patriot, citizen, national, subject, aborigine, native, resident, boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, greenhorn, tenderfoot, peasant, peon, backwoodsman, mountaineer

Near Antonyms of Countryman

alien, foreigner, immigrant, outsider, slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Origin & Etymology of Countryman

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Countryman

What does "Countryman" mean?

"Countryman" means an inhabitant or native of a specified country. As a noun, it is defined as: an inhabitant or native of a specified country. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Countryman"?

Other words for "Countryman" include compatriot, landsman, bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball and hayseed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Countryman" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Countryman"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Countryman". Common alternatives include compatriot, landsman, bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, hayseed, hick and provincial.

What is the opposite of "Countryman"?

Antonyms of "Countryman" include cosmopolitan, cosmopolite and sophisticate. Near antonyms include alien, foreigner, immigrant and outsider.

How do you use "Countryman" in a sentence?

Examples of "Countryman" in a sentence: "met a fellow Canadian countryman while traveling in France"; "though neither well-educated nor well-dressed, the countryman presented the farmers' case before the state legislature".

Is "Countryman" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Countryman" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Countryman"?

"Countryman" is pronounced /ˈkən-trē-mən/ and divided into syllables as coun·try·man.

What is the origin of the word "Countryman"?

First known use: 14th century.