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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, vigilance
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Patriotic

PATRIOT'IC

,
Adj.
Full of patriotism; actuated by the love of one's country; as a patriotic hero or statesman.
1.
Inspired by the love of one's country; directed to the public safety and welfare; as patriotic zeal.

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patriotic

patriotic

See also: patriòtic

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patriotic (comparative more patriotic, superlative most patriotic)

  1. 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.
    • 1885Gilbert & 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!

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