Compatriot (noun)

1. A person from the same country as oneself.
2. A person from the same country as oneself, indicating that the person is a fellow citizen and shares the same nationality.

Origin:

From french compatriote, from latin compater ("fellow countryman"), from com- ("together") + pater ("father").

Examples:

1. He met many compatriots at the conference.
2. She was proud to be among her compatriots.
3. He was greeted warmly by his compatriots.
4. She felt a sense of camaraderie with her compatriots.
5. He was proud of his compatriots' achievements.