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Definition of "patriot" []

  • One who loves, supports, and defends one's country. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "patriot" in a sentence
  • ""Loyalty oaths" are a foolish vestige of another time and who but TeaKlux morons that overuse and abuse the term "patriot" would even THINK of signing one ??"
  • "In the beginning of a change the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned."
  • "Not only is he labelled a patriot, which is actually a larger compliment than just being "patriotic"."