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Webster 1913 Edition

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, vigilance

Adj.

Full of patriotism; actuated by the love of one's country; as a patriotic hero or statesman.

Inspired by the love of one's country; directed to the public safety and welfare; as patriotic zeal.

See also: patriotic

patriòtic m ‎(feminine patriòtica, masculine plural patriòtics, feminine plural patriòtiques)