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Webster 1913 Edition
Patriotic
Paˊtri-ot′ic
,Adj.
[Cf. F.
patriotique
, Gr. πατριωτικόσ
belonging to a fellow-countryman.] Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one’s country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country;
as, a
. patriotic
statesman, vigilanceWebster 1828 Edition
Patriotic
PATRIOT'IC
,Adj.
1.
Inspired by the love of one's country; directed to the public safety and welfare; as patriotic zeal.Definition 2025
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patriotic
See also: patriòtic
English
Alternative forms
- patriotick (obsolete)
Adjective
patriotic (comparative more patriotic, superlative most patriotic)
- Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.
- 1885 — Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado
- But if patriotic sentiment is wanted,
- I've patriotic ballads cut and dried;
- For where'er our country's banner may be planted,
- All other local banners are defied!
- 1885 — Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado
Translations
inspired by patriotism
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