patriotic

• patriotick (obsolete)

From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/, /ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ɒ.tɪk/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/

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patriotic (comparative more patriotic, superlative most 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!

• unpatriotic

• patriotically

• patriot
• patriotism

• Capriotti, parotitic