Patriotic

English

Etymology

From the Late Latin patriōticus, from the Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikos), from πατριώτης (patriōtēs); compare the French patriotique.

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Adjective

patriotic

1. Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.
   • 1885 — Gilbert & Sullivan, The Mikado

     But if patriotic sentiment is wanted,

     I've patriotic ballads cut and dried;

     For where'er our country's banner may be planted,

     All other local banners are defied!

Translations

inspired by patriotism

Chinese: trad. 愛國的, simpl. 爱国的 (pinyin: àiguóde) Czech: vlastenecký (cs) m. Finnish: isänmaallinen (fi) French: patriotique (fr) German: patriotisch (de)

Greek: πατριωτικός (el) (patriotikós) Italian: patriottico (it) Russian: патриотический (ru) (patriotíčeskij) Volapük: lomänälik (vo)

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