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US/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
UK/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
a person who loves their country and is ready to defend it
In context
He called himself a patriot, but he often criticized the government.
The museum honors the patriots who fought for independence.
True patriots, she argued, should want the country to improve.
Words that go with patriot
adjective + noun
- true patriotA true patriot cares about the whole country.
- proud patriotHe is a proud patriot and loves his homeland.
- fierce patriotTheir grandfather was a fierce patriot.
- devoted patriotMost citizens see themselves as devoted patriots.
- local patriotA local patriot raised money for the new school.
noun + preposition
- patriot ofHe was a patriot of the old republic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
patriot personCorrect: patriot