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Definition of patriotic - 3 dictionary results

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
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.

Patriotic

Pa`tri*ot"ic\, a. [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr. ? belonging to a fellow-countryman.] 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.
Language Translation for : patriotic
Spanish: patriótico,
German: partiotisch,
Japanese: 愛国的な
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