PATRIOTIC


Meaning of PATRIOTIC in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ˌ p ā -tr ē - ' ä-tik, chiefly Brit ˌ pa-

Function: adjective

Date: 1757

1 : inspired by patriotism

2 : befitting or characteristic of a patriot

– pa · tri · ot · i · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb

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