patriotic — having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
Korean meaning: 애국심이 있는, 조국에 대한 헌신과 열렬한 지지를 나타내는
Korean pronunciation: 페이-트리-아-틱 (강세: 아)
Example Sentences
- My grandpa becomes very patriotic when watching the Olympics, shouting 'Korea fighting!' at the TV.
- The patriotic movie made everyone in the theater cry and applaud.
- He wore patriotic socks with the national flag pattern to show his love for the country.
patriotic
ADJECTIVE//ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk//
having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
The citizens felt patriotic and volunteered to defend their country during the crisis.
The patriotic leader dedicated his life to serving the nation. (COUNTRY + PRIDE = PATRIOTIC)
Patriotic dreams turn democratic and dramatic!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'patrios(조상의)'에서 출발하여 라틴어 'patriota(동향인)'를 거쳐 프랑스어 'patriotique'로 발전했습니다. 조상들이 살던 땅에 대한 사랑이라는 개념에서 시작되었죠.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandpa becomes very patriotic when watching the Olympics, shouting 'Korea fighting!' at the TV.”
“The patriotic movie made everyone in the theater cry and applaud.”
“He wore patriotic socks with the national flag pattern to show his love for the country.”
“Citizens showed their patriotic spirit by volunteering during the national crisis.”
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