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Definition of Patriotic
1. Adjective. Inspired by love for your country.
Exact synonyms: Loyal
Also: Loyal
Similar to: Chauvinistic, Flag-waving, Jingoistic, Nationalistic, Superpatriotic, Ultranationalistic
Derivative terms: Patriotism
Antonyms: Unpatriotic
Also: Loyal
Similar to: Chauvinistic, Flag-waving, Jingoistic, Nationalistic, Superpatriotic, Ultranationalistic
Derivative terms: Patriotism
Antonyms: Unpatriotic
Definition of Patriotic
1. a. Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.
Definition of Patriotic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Patriotic
1. Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance. Origin: Cf. F. Patriotique, Gr. Belonging to a fellow-countryman. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)