patriot

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US: /ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/

  1. A person who loves their country and is ready to defend it.

    1. He was a true patriot, always putting his country first.
    2. As a young patriot, she eagerly joined the military forces.

  2. Someone who strongly supports their country and its policies.

    1. The crowd waved flags, showing themselves as patriots.
    2. Many consider him a patriot for his unwavering defense of national values.

Synonyms

nationalist flag-waver loyalist
patriot adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a patriot; showing love and support for one's country.

    1. The patriot songs filled the air during the parade.
    2. His patriot actions demonstrated a deep commitment to the nation's ideals.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patriot" in English means: A person who loves their country and is ready to defend it., Someone who strongly supports their country and its policies..

The phonetic transcription of "patriot" is /ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/ in British English and /ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patriot": nationalist, flag-waver, loyalist.

Example usage of "patriot": "He was a true patriot, always putting his country first.". More examples on the page.