Synonyms of patriots

patriots

noun

plural of patriot

as in loyalists

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

• loyalists
• nationalists
• chauvinists
• compatriots
• jingoists
• countrymen
• flag-wavers
• superpatriots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traitors
• spies
• collaborators
• deserters
• quislings
• betrayers
• renegades
• recreants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patriots

Traditionally used to damage a ship’s rigging and destroy masts, in this instance it was used by the patriots as an antipersonnel weapon, with devastating effect. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

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

Debuting during America’s 250th anniversary amidst rising hate crimes, the project shifts the focus from defense to pride, honoring the Jewish patriots, scientists, and cultural icons who have shaped the nation since its founding. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

Most of the symbol is believed to have been torn down by patriots at the onset of the revolution, though the surviving third remains at the church. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

The celebrations began last year, when the Ken Burns documentary on the American Revolution aired, and it was followed by a slew of books about the Founding Fathers, female patriots, the Fourth of July, and of course the Declaration itself. — Brenda Wineapple, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026

An estimated 62 percent of Fourth of July patriots plan to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a cookout, barbecue or picnic this year. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

The capsule installation was part of a joint ceremony with the unveiling of a park marker honoring patriots. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

One of those Yale student shows featured future patriots Nathan Hale and James Hillhouse as actors. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026