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/
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!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek patrios meaning 'of one's ancestors,' which evolved through Latin patriota ('countryman') and French patriotique before entering English. The concept originates from the notion of love for the land of one's ancestors.
Breakdown
patrios (of ancestors) + -otic (adjective-forming suffix denoting quality or character). The Greek root patro- relates to patria (fatherland), ultimately connected to pater (father).
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📝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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