patriotic

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/, /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɒ.tɪk/
• (America) IPA: /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/

Adjective

patriotic

1. Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country

   a patriotic statesman

   a patriotic song

   • 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!

Antonyms

• unpatriotic

Related terms

• patriot
• patriotism

Translations

• French: patriotique
• German: patriotisch
• Italian: patriottico
• Portuguese: patriota, patriótico, patriótica
• Russian: патриоти́ческий
• Spanish: patriótico, patriótica, patriota

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