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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In November 1777, as most patriots fled Philadelphia before its capture by the British, Willing remained and collaborated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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
One popular X account, Inevitable West - which I've investigated before and appears to be based outside the UK - shared clips of the protest and claimed "ALL of Britain backs these patriots".
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
He was Pedro Segundo’s father and he said his grandfather had fought in the ranks of the patriots who kicked the Spaniards out of America.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
