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US/ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/
UK/ˌpæt.riˈɒt.ɪk/
showing strong love for and pride in your own country
In context
Many people felt patriotic when the national team won the cup.
He gave a patriotic speech about the sacrifices of soldiers.
Singing the anthem is a patriotic tradition at the school.
Words that go with patriotic
adjective + noun
- patriotic dutyMany see voting as a patriotic duty.
- patriotic songThey sang a patriotic song at the parade.
- patriotic feelingThe war stirred strong patriotic feeling.
- patriotic fervorPatriotic fervor filled the stadium.
- patriotic speechThe president gave a patriotic speech.
adverb + adjective
- deeply patrioticHer grandfather was deeply patriotic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a very patriot man.Correct: He is a very patriotic man.