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pa⋅tri⋅ot⋅ic

[pey-tree-ot-ik or, especially Brit., pa-]
–adjective
1. of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot.
2. expressing or inspired by patriotism: a patriotic ode.

Origin:
1645–55; < LL patriōticus < Gk patriōtikós. See patriot, -ic


pa⋅tri⋅ot⋅i⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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pa·tri·ot·ic   (pā'trē-ŏt'ĭk)   
adj.  Feeling, expressing, or inspired by love for one's country.
pa'tri·ot'i·cal·ly adv.
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