PATRIOT Pa"tri*ot, n. Etym: [F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. Father.]
Defn: One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall. Such tears as patriots shaed for dying laws. Pope.
PATRIOT
Pa"tri*ot, a.
Defn: Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.
PATRIOTIC
Pa`tri*ot"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr.
Defn: 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.
PATRIOTICAL
Pa`tri*ot"ic*al, a.
Defn: Patriotic; that pertains to a patriot.
— Pa`tri*ot"ic*al*ly, adv.
PATRIOTISM
Pa"tri*ot*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. patriotisme.]
Defn: Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's country; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country. Berkley.