patriotic.
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
Meaning & usage
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
a patriotic statesman
a patriotic song
Where this word comes from
From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs), equivalent to patriot + -ic.
A postage stamp, Civil War token, etc. bearing a patriotic design.
Where this word comes from
From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs), equivalent to patriot + -ic.
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