patriotic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈpæt.ri.ɒ.tɪk/ or /ˈpeɪ.tri.ɒ.tɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ri.ɑ.tɪk/

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Adjective

Positive patriotic

Comparative more patriotic

Superlative most patriotic

1. If you are patriotic, you love, support, and believe in your country.
   • Synonym: nationalistic

   During the war, it was common to hear patriotic songs on the radio.

   It is your patriotic duty to vote in the election.

Related words

• patriot
• patriotically
• unpatriotic
• patriotism