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patriotic

/ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/
pa · tri · ot · ic
Adverb:patriotically
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• adjective

1

Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

"The town organized a parade and concert featuring patriotic music to celebrate the national holiday."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Patriotic' generally carries a positive connotation of pride and devotion to one's country, whereas 'nationalistic' or 'jingoistic' often implies an aggressive or exclusionary belief in national superiority.

• Rhymes for patriotic

• Nearby Words

patrilocality
patrinia
patriot
patriotic
patriotically
patriotism
patrol

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Late Latin patrioticus, from Ancient Greek patriōtikos ('relating to a fellow countryman'), ultimately derived from patris ('fatherland') and patēr ('father').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patriotic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patriotic
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