patriotic

UK /pæt.ɹiˈɒ.tɪk/ US /peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/

adj 1noun 1

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

be | become

ADV

fiercely, intensely, strongly, very | quite

unashamedly

My grandmother spoke unashamedly patriotic words about her country during the national holiday.

Definitions

adj

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

a patriotic song

noun

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.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — inspired by love for your country

loyal

Antonyms

unpatriotic
disloyal

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

a patriotic statesman

Wiktionary

a patriotic song

Wiktionary

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!

Wiktionary

Most patriotics in copper or brass are common. They are rare in off-metals.

Wiktionary

Let's sing a patriotic air.

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National Foundation Day (February 11): day for commemorating the founding of the nation and for fostering patriotic feelings.

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