Definition of "countrywoman" [coun•try•wom•an]

• A woman from one's own country; a compatriot. (noun)
• A woman from a particular country. (noun)
• A woman who lives in the country or has country ways. (noun)

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• "Must say 'the duchess' really looked the part of the 'countrywoman'."
• ""countrywoman" was judicious, and I determined to be governed by it."
• "'countrywoman' was judicious, and I determined to be governed by it."