patriotic
Americanadjective
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of, like, suitable for, or characteristic of a patriot.
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expressing or inspired by patriotism.
a patriotic ode.
Other Word Forms
- antipatriotic adjective
- antipatriotically adverb
- hyperpatriotic adjective
- hyperpatriotically adverb
- nonpatriotic adjective
- nonpatriotically adverb
- overpatriotic adjective
- overpatriotically adverb
- patriotically adverb
- propatriotic adjective
- pseudopatriotic adjective
- pseudopatriotically adverb
- quasi-patriotic adjective
- quasi-patriotically adverb
- semipatriotic adjective
- semipatriotically adverb
- ultrapatriotic adjective
- ultrapatrioticly adverb
- unpatriotic adjective
- unpatriotically adverb
Etymology
Origin of patriotic
1645–55; < Late Latin patriōticus < Greek patriōtikós. See patriot, -ic
Example Sentences
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When war was declared, David recanted his previously strong pro-German views and toed a patriotic line.
Staff at a North Korean restaurant in Dandong forbade AFP journalists from filming or taking photos of a large screen showing a patriotic music and dance performance.
From Barron's
Ric was really patriotic and proud of his heritage and would always show his utmost commitment to his country.
From BBC
It’s to find what she calls “patriotic millionaires” who’d move back north.
Its themes of loss, love—both personal and patriotic—and faith resonate deeply, especially for us as Americans.
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