Patriotic

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:51:03

Pa`tri*ot"ic (?), a. [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr. belonging to a fellow-countryman.]

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.

 

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