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Patriotic
//peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 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"
Adjective
- 1 inspired by love for your country wordnet
Noun
- 1 A postage stamp, Civil War token, etc. bearing a patriotic design.
"Most patriotics in copper or brass are common. They are rare in off-metals."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs), equivalent to patriot + -ic.
Etymology 2
From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs), equivalent to patriot + -ic.
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