Entry Word: patriot

Function: noun

Meaning: a person who loves his or her country and supports its interests and policies <the contention that true patriots would be willing to do anything for their country>

Synonyms loyalist

Related Words chauvinist; jingoist, nationalist; compatriot, countryman

Near Antonyms collaborator, quisling, spy, traitor; betrayer, deserter, recreant; renegade