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

For example, Scalia famously cast the deciding vote in 1989 to hold unconstitutional a law criminalizing burning the American flag despite being a big patriot and despising such activities. — Brian Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Visiting official Shi Taifeng, a member of the Politburo of China’s ruling Communist Party, referred to Tung in a eulogy as a close friend of the party and a renowned patriot, according to China’s official Xinhua News Agency. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Being a Zionist no more obligates us to support every Israeli policy than being an American patriot requires supporting every policy of our government. — Scott Levin, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2026

His fellow longtime patriot in arms, 78-year-old lead singer Brian Johnson, who replaced the late Bon Scott in 1980, brought comparable spark to the stage. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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