No. 4,803 in Russian
земляков
"Земляков" means "fellow countrymen" or "people from the same region."
In a sentence
Вчера я встретил нескольких земляков на выставке.
Yesterday, I met several compatriots at the exhibition.
Here, 'земляков' refers to individuals who come from the same region or area as the speaker, emphasizing a connection based on geographic origin.
Земляков часто объединяет общая культура и традиции.
Compatriots are often united by common culture and traditions.
In this sentence, 'земляков' highlights the communal aspect of people sharing a geographic or cultural background.
На встрече земляков было очень много интересных разговоров.
There were many interesting conversations at the compatriots' gathering.
Here, 'земляков' is used to describe a gathering of people who share a common locality or origin, focusing on their camaraderie.
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