patriot
noun
a person who loves, supports, and defends their country and its interests with devotion.
Example Sentences
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It was just one of Modi’s numerous calls to shop patriotically and buy items made in India.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
On Comedy Central, Stewart took a similar satirical approach, becoming a fawning and "patriotically obediant host" of an "all-new government approved Daily Show".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025
Peabody’s combative instincts were tamed patriotically during World War II, when, by U.S. government request, he had kept fares low.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
It will wave furiously and long to cause an enormous stir — never too patriotically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
Then she raised her hands and waved them grandly, and we began a medley of American folk songs—which are supposed to make your heart swell patriotically.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
