patriot

/'peitriət/

Thân thiện

A patriot waves the flag during a national holiday parade.

Definition

Noun: A person who loves their country and is ready to support and defend it.

Usage

The word "patriot" is used to describe a person whose actions and feelings demonstrate a strong loyalty and devotion to their nation. It is a formal and respectful term.

Examples

• He was hailed as a patriot for his lifelong service to the nation.
• True patriots are willing to make sacrifices for the common good of their country.
• The monument was built to honor the patriots who fought for independence.

Advanced Usage

• "Patriot's Day": A holiday commemorating the battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
• "Patriot Act": A U.S. law enacted after the September 11 attacks, formally titled the "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act."

Variants and Related Words

• Patriotic (adjective): Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
  • The ceremony was filled with patriotic songs.
• Patriotism (noun): The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
  • Her speech was a powerful expression of patriotism.

Synonyms

• Nationalist
• Loyalist

Antonyms

• Traitor
• Turncoat

Idioms and Phrases

• "Patriotic duty": An action considered one's responsibility as a loyal citizen.
  • Voting is often described as a patriotic duty.

Học thuật

Noun

1. one who loves and defends his or her country

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nationalist