Synonyms of patriot

patriot

noun

ˈpā-trē-ət 

as in loyalist

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 & Similar Words

• loyalist
• nationalist
• chauvinist
• jingoist
• compatriot
• flag-waver
• countryman
• superpatriot

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traitor
• spy
• collaborator
• deserter
• quisling
• betrayer
• renegade
• recreant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patriot

The families see themselves as patriots that are helping build important economic sectors in the United States and that is there's no insider information. — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026

Lindsey Graham was a patriot, a statesman and my dear friend. — FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Dedication of a patriot marker on the Iowa State Fairgrounds to recognize the men and women who served in the War for Independence in 1776. — Des Moines Register, 25 July 2026

Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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