patriot

UK
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/

Translations

patriotnoun
patriots
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
He is a true patriot who loves his country.
Он настоящий патриот, который любит свою страну.
patriotadjective
UK
/ˈpætriət/
US
/ˈpeɪtriət/
Used attributively to describe things relating to patriots or patriotism.

Definitions

patriotnoun
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
The soldier was hailed as a patriot for his bravery in defending his homeland.
Historically, a colonist in the Thirteen Colonies who advocated independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
During the Revolutionary War, Patriots organized committees of correspondence to coordinate resistance.
patriotadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or motivated by patriots or patriotism.
Several patriot groups gathered for the annual Independence Day parade.