patriot
noun
a person who loves, supports, and defends their country and its interests with devotion.
patriots
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pluralof patriot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The idea reassures believers that true patriots like themselves will soon be financially secure, respected, and healthy—and it also offers more immediate relief too.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
The first occurred on July 4, 1826, when the last members of a generation of fiery patriots lay on their deathbeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“This is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots and spent a lot of money. We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
"The American patriots who pledged their lives to independence in 1776, were the heirs to this majestic inheritance," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Both presidents were great patriots and signers of the Declaration of Independence, and it is a majestic coincidence that they would both die on the day all Americans celebrate as the birth of this country.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
