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patriotic adjective [ patrɪˈɒtɪk ]

• having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
• "today's game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd"
Similar: nationalist, nationalistic, loyalist, loyal, chauvinistic, jingoistic, jingo, flag-waving, spreadeagle,
Opposite: traitorous,
Origin: mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek patriōtikos ‘relating to a fellow countryman’ (see patriot).


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