as in citizen
a person living in or originally from the same country as another
during the time he was an American in Paris he felt a special kinship with his fellow landsmen
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Recent Examples of landsman
Several vessels collided, terrifying the uninitiated landsmen on board.
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David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
—New York Times, 17 June 2022
This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them.
—The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
David Grann, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2023
Though as a Black man Gould had only limited opportunities for advancement, he was later promoted to landsman and then wardroom steward.
—New York Times, 17 June 2022
This seems more like a landsman’s longing, for rain to fall on fields and fertilise them.
—The Economist, 16 Dec. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for landsman
Noun
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For those without family connections, Canada still lets U.S. citizens stay six months a year, every year, allowing for a part-year retirement option (with no Canadian tax issues).—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Our point is that everyone mentioned above is a private citizen (or used to be) and that none of the people casting public scorn actually know even remotely enough about their personal relationships to be in a position to pass judgment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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King Felipe of Spain was also spotted at the event, likely to support fellow countryman Alcaraz.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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King Felipe of Spain also watched the match, presumably cheering on his countryman, Alcaraz.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
Noun
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On Sunday, Macron called on his compatriots to work for the greater good.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Heading into the penultimate stage, a time trial up La Planche des Belles Filles, Roglic had a 57-second advantage over his young compatriot Tadej Pogacar.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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“Landsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landsman. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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