patriotic
[pey-tree-ot-ik or, esp. British, pa-]
- of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot.
- expressing or inspired by patriotism: a patriotic ode.
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Origin of patriotic
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Examples from the Web for patriotic
Contemporary Examples
But these are all things that every patriotic American should celebrate.
It is this kind of abstraction that leads to more mythology, more heroic narratives, more undertones of patriotic martyrdom.
We sat on the grass, in the hot twilight, watching the fireworks burst in patriotic showers of light over Independence.
Across China, there are red banners printed with white fonts that say ai guo—love your country, be patriotic.
However, only candidates who are screened by the 1,200-piece panel and deemed “patriotic” will appear on the ballot.
Historical Examples
The thoughts of the men of that day were as practical as their sentiments were patriotic.
Nevertheless you fulfilled a noble, sacred and patriotic duty.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
Mitchel and Turtschin were too quick, that is, too patriotic.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
The parks were milling with crowds who came to hear the patriotic speakers.
The Martian CabalRoman Frederick Starzl
In that time I let my beard grow, and trained my hair into a patriotic unkemptness.
The Trampling of the LiliesRafael Sabatini
Word Origin and History for patriotic
adj.
1650s, "of one's own country," from French patriotique or directly from Late Latin patrioticus, from Greek patriotikos, from patriotes (see patriot). Meaning "loyal, supporting one's own country" is from 1757. Related: Patriotical.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper