patriot

Meaning

1. A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.
2. A fellow countryman, a compatriot.

Concepts

patriot

nationalist

hero

distinguished citizen

public-spirited person

upright man

loyalist

good citizen

statesman

enthusiast

supporter

buddy

compatriot

martyrs

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpeɪ.tɹi.ət/

Etymology

From Middle French patriote, from Late Latin patriōta (“fellow countryman”) from the Ancient Greek πατριώτης (patriṓtēs, “of the same country”), from πατρίς (patrís, “father land", "country”), from πατήρ (patḗr, “father”).