PATRIOTIC

patriotic, loyal

(adjective) inspired by love for your country

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

patriotic (comparative more patriotic, superlative most patriotic)

Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

Antonyms

• unpatriotic

Anagrams

• Capriotti, parotitic

Source: Wiktionary


Pa`tri*ot"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr.

Definition: Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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