English
Etymology
From Greek �α��ι��ικ�� (patriotikos).
Adjective
patriotic
#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.
Quotations
1885 � w:Gilbert and Sullivan|Gilbert & Sullivan, s:The_Mikado|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!
Translations
French: patriotique
Category:Greek derivations
io:patriotic
pl:patriotic
ru:patriotic
fi:patriotic
ta:patriotic
te:patriotic
vi:patriotic
zh:patriotic
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