patriotic

adjective

pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik How to pronounce patriotic (audio)
 chiefly British  ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
patriotically
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce patriotic (audio)
 chiefly British  ˌpa-
adverb

Examples of patriotic in a Sentence

A patriotic fervor swept the country. hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
Recent Examples on the Web At the end of the day, nothing is more patriotic than sharing a common enemy. Paola Ramos, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024 For all the brashness that defined his career — writing his own songs, standing proudly patriotic, eschewing Nashville for his native Oklahoma — his portion of the evening was full of subtle notes and poignant remembrances, with two exceptions. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024 Modern-day Russia, under Putin, pursues its own nationalist and patriotic goals in ways that are attuned to today’s geopolitical realities and the circumstances of Russian history and society. Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2024 Bolstering faith and community life — an endeavor to encourage ethical living and serviced-based citizenship — would undoubtedly make Americans more patriotic. John Hatzis, National Review, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for patriotic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of patriotic was in 1737

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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

patriotic

adjective
pa·​tri·​ot·​ic ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik How to pronounce patriotic (audio)
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
patriotically adverb

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