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
Working in the civil service means more to Peter Murphy than a sensible career choice - to his mind it's a chance to patriotically serve his country.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025
In a statement on Wednesday, Trump said DeWine “quietly, but professionally and patriotically, goes about doing his job.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
Fans initially seemed torn between patriotically cheering for Tiafoe or supporting longtime favorite Nadal, but Tiafoe won them over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2022
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
