patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik 
chiefly British ˌpa-
1
: inspired by patriotism
stirring patriotic songs
patriotic organizations
patriotic feelings
2
: befitting or characteristic of a patriot
Examples of patriotic in a Sentence
A patriotic fervor swept the country.
hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture
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In Israel, Druze communities, comprising less than 2% of the population, tend to be patriotic and serve in the military, as Rashed did.
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Some are mindful of wartime censorship, while others are patriotic or wish to present themselves as such to the stranger calling them.
—Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Canadians, being patriotic, like most peoples, rallied around their government, which is now in the hands of Liberals.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Using tariffs in a strategic way as part of industrial policy and as part of trade enforcement absolutely can be patriotic.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Some are mindful of wartime censorship, while others are patriotic or wish to present themselves as such to the stranger calling them.
—Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Canadians, being patriotic, like most peoples, rallied around their government, which is now in the hands of Liberals.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Mar. 2025
Using tariffs in a strategic way as part of industrial policy and as part of trade enforcement absolutely can be patriotic.
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patriotic
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“Patriotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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patriotic
adjective
pa·tri·ot·ic
ˌpā-trē-ˈät-ik
1
: having or showing patriotism
2
: suitable or proper for a patriot
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