Patriot: meaning, definitions and examples

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patriot

 

[ หˆpeษชtriษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

love for one's country

A patriot is someone who loves their country and is willing to defend it against any threat. Patriots are often willing to make sacrifices for the good of their country, and they take pride in its history and achievements.

Synonyms

flag-waver, loyalist, nationalist

Examples of usage

  • He was hailed as a hero and a patriot for his brave actions during the war.
  • Many patriots volunteered to serve in the military to protect their country.
  • The flag is a symbol of patriotism and love for one's country.
Context #2 | Noun

supporter of a political cause or ideology

In a political context, a patriot can also refer to someone who strongly supports a particular cause or ideology. This type of patriot is passionate about their beliefs and actively works to promote and defend them.

Synonyms

advocate, champion, supporter

Examples of usage

  • She considered herself a patriot of the environmental movement, working tirelessly to protect the planet.
  • The group of patriots marched through the streets demanding equal rights for all citizens.
  • Being a patriot of social justice, he fought for equality and fairness for all.

Translations

Translations of the word "patriot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patriota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เคถเคญเค•เฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Patriot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ patriot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั‚ั€ั–ะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ patriota

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„›ๅ›ฝ่€… (ใ‚ใ„ใ“ใใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท patriote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ patriota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vatansever

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ๊ตญ์ž (aegukja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุทู†ูŠ (watani)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlastenec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ patriot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆฑๅ›ฝ่€… (ร iguรณzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domoljub

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถรฐurlandsvinur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฐะฝัˆั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ˜ (patrioti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™tษ™npษ™rvษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ patriota

Etymology

The word 'patriot' originated from the Greek word 'patriลtฤ“s', which means 'fellow countryman' or 'from the same country'. The concept of patriotism has been present throughout history, with individuals showing loyalty and devotion to their nations. Patriots have played significant roles in revolutions, wars, and movements for independence. The term has evolved to represent not only love for one's country but also dedication to causes and beliefs that one holds dear.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,584, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.