patriotic
Translation
patriotic
Examples
He felt a surge of patriotic pride.
He felt a surge of patriotic pride.
She is very patriotic and loves her country.
She is very patriotic and loves her country.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) patriotic ((noun)) having or expressing devotion to one's country He is a patriotic citizen.
((to be)) patriotic to be devoted to one's country It is patriotic to serve your country.
Similar Words
nationalistic, loyal; Antonyms: unpatriotic, traitorous
Etymology
From Greek 'patriōtēs' (fellow countryman), from 'patris' (fatherland). It relates to loving one's 'fatherland'.
Memory Tips
The root 'patri-' means 'father'. Think of having feelings for your 'fatherland'.