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PATRIOTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inspired by love for your country
Synonyms:
loyal; patriotic
Classified under:
Similar:
chauvinistic; flag-waving; jingoistic; nationalistic; superpatriotic; ultranationalistic (fanatically patriotic)
Also:
loyal (steadfast in allegiance or duty)
Antonym:
unpatriotic (showing lack of love for your country)
Derivation:
patriotism (love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it)