Patriotic - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Patriotic :  adj : inspired by love for your country [syn: loyal] [ant: unpatriotic]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Patriotic : \Pa`tri*ot"ic\, a. [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr. ? belonging to a fellow-countryman.] 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.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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