Patriotic

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• patriotick obsolete

Origin

From the Late Latin patriōticus, from the Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikos), from πατριώτης (patriōtēs); compare the French patriotique.

Full definition of patriotic

Adjective

1. 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.
• 1885 — Gilbert and Sullivan, But if patriotic sentiment is wanted,I've patriotic ballads cut and dried;For where'er our country's banner may be planted,All other local banners are defied!

Anagrams

• parotitic