Definition of patriotic in English:

patriotic

adjective patrɪˈɒtɪkpeɪtrɪˈɒtɪkˌpeɪtriˈɑdɪk

Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
today's game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd
Example sentencesExamples
- I was and still am a very patriotic and loyal subject to the crown and to the services of this country.
- Intensely patriotic, that kind of recognition means a good deal to him.
- The craze has swept the country, with patriotic motorists showing their support for the team.
- What was more we were at war and were fervently patriotic supporters of King and Country.
- What you see is what he is: a passionate, patriotic American with a liking for straight talking.
- Flags and patriotic songs are antidotes to the depression that has descended on the nation.
- Behind her hangs an aptly patriotic map of the United Provinces of Holland.
- It is a speech full of high-minded expressions of patriotic responsibility.
- They don't see that the fiercely patriotic Indian army is as brave and committed as any army.
- It was the wise and patriotic guidance of the old families which forged Scotland's cultural image.
- His reasons for embracing the Falklands were more pragmatic than patriotic.
- Many students seem patriotic, expecting their nation to stand for good in the world.
- The fact that it eventually settled for patriotic loyalism could not be taken for granted.
- It was not an aggressive or threatening sentiment, but it was rationally patriotic.
- For instance, on the home front, there is still an extraordinary absence of patriotic display.
- The whole apparatus of the state was geared to fighting a national and patriotic war.
- Her husband had no choice but to agree with that most patriotic of statements.
- This was first evident at a patriotic rally organised by government in support of the idea.
- Then it became our patriotic duty to see such films, and some of them were good.
- For 40 years, he has worn his patriotic devotion to Scotland tattooed on his other arm.
Synonyms
nationalist, nationalistic, loyalist, loyal
chauvinistic, jingoistic, jingo, flag-waving, isolationist, xenophobic
North American dated spreadeagle

Derivatives

patriotically

adverb patrɪˈɒtɪk(ə)lipeɪtrɪˈɒtɪk(ə)liˌpeɪtriˈɑdək(ə)li

I knew this had been done before, but I'm patriotically Scottish, so it appealed to me for that reason, as did the scale of it.
Example sentencesExamples
- The Canadians also fought proudly and patriotically in war.
- The Japanese and Koreans adopted the Chinese civilization early on, but they remain patriotically Japanese and Korean.
- Referring patriotically to our national heritage and history, he suggested that the seized items be surrendered to the state and placed in museums.
- Some of those waiting, patriotically dressed in red, complained about the poor organisation of the ticket sales and lack of police control.

Origin

Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek patriōtikos 'relating to a fellow countryman' (see patriot).

Rhymes

abiotic, amniotic, antibiotic, chaotic, demotic, despotic, erotic, exotic, homoerotic, hypnotic, idiotic, macrobiotic, meiotic, narcotic, neurotic, osmotic, prebiotic, psychotic, quixotic, robotic, sclerotic, semiotic, symbiotic, zygotic, zymotic

Definition of patriotic in US English:

patriotic

adjectiveˌpātrēˈädikˌpeɪtriˈɑdɪk

Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
today's game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd
Example sentencesExamples
- Flags and patriotic songs are antidotes to the depression that has descended on the nation.
- For instance, on the home front, there is still an extraordinary absence of patriotic display.
- The craze has swept the country, with patriotic motorists showing their support for the team.
- I was and still am a very patriotic and loyal subject to the crown and to the services of this country.
- It is a speech full of high-minded expressions of patriotic responsibility.
- This was first evident at a patriotic rally organised by government in support of the idea.
- For 40 years, he has worn his patriotic devotion to Scotland tattooed on his other arm.
- It was the wise and patriotic guidance of the old families which forged Scotland's cultural image.
- The whole apparatus of the state was geared to fighting a national and patriotic war.
- Her husband had no choice but to agree with that most patriotic of statements.
- They don't see that the fiercely patriotic Indian army is as brave and committed as any army.
- What was more we were at war and were fervently patriotic supporters of King and Country.
- What you see is what he is: a passionate, patriotic American with a liking for straight talking.
- Intensely patriotic, that kind of recognition means a good deal to him.
- Many students seem patriotic, expecting their nation to stand for good in the world.
- It was not an aggressive or threatening sentiment, but it was rationally patriotic.
- Behind her hangs an aptly patriotic map of the United Provinces of Holland.
- The fact that it eventually settled for patriotic loyalism could not be taken for granted.
- Then it became our patriotic duty to see such films, and some of them were good.
- His reasons for embracing the Falklands were more pragmatic than patriotic.
Synonyms
nationalist, nationalistic, loyalist, loyal

Origin

Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek patriōtikos ‘relating to a fellow countryman’ (see patriot).

单词	patriotic
释义	Definition of patriotic in English: patriotic adjective patrɪˈɒtɪkpeɪtrɪˈɒtɪkˌpeɪtriˈɑdɪk Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. today's game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd Example sentencesExamples I was and still am a very patriotic and loyal subject to the crown and to the services of this country. Intensely patriotic, that kind of recognition means a good deal to him. The craze has swept the country, with patriotic motorists showing their support for the team. What was more we were at war and were fervently patriotic supporters of King and Country. What you see is what he is: a passionate, patriotic American with a liking for straight talking. Flags and patriotic songs are antidotes to the depression that has descended on the nation. Behind her hangs an aptly patriotic map of the United Provinces of Holland. It is a speech full of high-minded expressions of patriotic responsibility. They don't see that the fiercely patriotic Indian army is as brave and committed as any army. It was the wise and patriotic guidance of the old families which forged Scotland's cultural image. His reasons for embracing the Falklands were more pragmatic than patriotic. Many students seem patriotic, expecting their nation to stand for good in the world. The fact that it eventually settled for patriotic loyalism could not be taken for granted. It was not an aggressive or threatening sentiment, but it was rationally patriotic. For instance, on the home front, there is still an extraordinary absence of patriotic display. The whole apparatus of the state was geared to fighting a national and patriotic war. Her husband had no choice but to agree with that most patriotic of statements. This was first evident at a patriotic rally organised by government in support of the idea. Then it became our patriotic duty to see such films, and some of them were good. For 40 years, he has worn his patriotic devotion to Scotland tattooed on his other arm. Synonyms nationalist, nationalistic, loyalist, loyal chauvinistic, jingoistic, jingo, flag-waving, isolationist, xenophobic North American dated spreadeagle Derivatives patriotically adverb patrɪˈɒtɪk(ə)lipeɪtrɪˈɒtɪk(ə)liˌpeɪtriˈɑdək(ə)li I knew this had been done before, but I'm patriotically Scottish, so it appealed to me for that reason, as did the scale of it. Example sentencesExamples The Canadians also fought proudly and patriotically in war. The Japanese and Koreans adopted the Chinese civilization early on, but they remain patriotically Japanese and Korean. Referring patriotically to our national heritage and history, he suggested that the seized items be surrendered to the state and placed in museums. Some of those waiting, patriotically dressed in red, complained about the poor organisation of the ticket sales and lack of police control. Origin Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek patriōtikos 'relating to a fellow countryman' (see patriot). Rhymes abiotic, amniotic, antibiotic, chaotic, demotic, despotic, erotic, exotic, homoerotic, hypnotic, idiotic, macrobiotic, meiotic, narcotic, neurotic, osmotic, prebiotic, psychotic, quixotic, robotic, sclerotic, semiotic, symbiotic, zygotic, zymotic Definition of patriotic in US English: patriotic adjectiveˌpātrēˈädikˌpeɪtriˈɑdɪk Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country. today's game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd Example sentencesExamples Flags and patriotic songs are antidotes to the depression that has descended on the nation. For instance, on the home front, there is still an extraordinary absence of patriotic display. The craze has swept the country, with patriotic motorists showing their support for the team. I was and still am a very patriotic and loyal subject to the crown and to the services of this country. It is a speech full of high-minded expressions of patriotic responsibility. This was first evident at a patriotic rally organised by government in support of the idea. For 40 years, he has worn his patriotic devotion to Scotland tattooed on his other arm. It was the wise and patriotic guidance of the old families which forged Scotland's cultural image. The whole apparatus of the state was geared to fighting a national and patriotic war. Her husband had no choice but to agree with that most patriotic of statements. They don't see that the fiercely patriotic Indian army is as brave and committed as any army. What was more we were at war and were fervently patriotic supporters of King and Country. What you see is what he is: a passionate, patriotic American with a liking for straight talking. Intensely patriotic, that kind of recognition means a good deal to him. Many students seem patriotic, expecting their nation to stand for good in the world. It was not an aggressive or threatening sentiment, but it was rationally patriotic. Behind her hangs an aptly patriotic map of the United Provinces of Holland. The fact that it eventually settled for patriotic loyalism could not be taken for granted. Then it became our patriotic duty to see such films, and some of them were good. His reasons for embracing the Falklands were more pragmatic than patriotic. Synonyms nationalist, nationalistic, loyalist, loyal Origin Mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek patriōtikos ‘relating to a fellow countryman’ (see patriot).
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