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patriot

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Definition of patriot

noun

  • a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors: a true patriot

Origin:

late 16th century (in the late Latin sense): from French patriote, from late Latin patriota 'fellow countryman', from Greek patriōtēs, from patrios 'of one's fathers', from patris 'fatherland'

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