patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 
chiefly British ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
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A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Fox Nation will feature patriotic programming and exclusive subscriber offerings.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
Many of the fireworks this year carry a patriotic theme for the nation's 250th.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Visiting New York shortly after September 11th, Habermas was alienated by an upsurge of patriotic blather and xenophobia.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
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