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Pronunciation: [pˈatɹɪəts] (IPA)

Patriots are individuals who love and defend their country. There are many synonyms for this word such as nationalists, loyalists, defenders, supporters, and advocates. Nationalists are those who believe in the superiority of their country and promote their national interests. Loyalists are individuals who remain faithful to their country during tough times. Defenders will protect their land no matter the cost. Supporters are those who encourage their homeland and the people who reside in it. Finally, advocates are those who speak out in favor of their country and its citizens. These synonyms are all used to describe individuals who love their country and are willing to fight for it.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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The intervention of the clergy in politics is generally unpopular: they are thought, rightly or wrongly, to be Churchmen first, and patriots afterwards; but it was impossible to suspect Maurice and his friends of being influenced in their efforts at reform by considerations of ecclesiastical or electoral interest, or of having any object at heart but the social good of the nation.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
We have, in time of our greatest need, lost one of our greatest statesmen and purest patriots.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
From behind this Mrs. Bates's thin face and flat bosom peeped out, and her eyes seemed to be fixed thoughtfully upon the two exiled patriots who sat with up-lifted glasses before her.
"Command"
William McFee

Famous quotes with Patriots

  • The young patriots now returning from war in Iraq and Afghanistan and other deployments worldwide are joining the ranks of veterans to whom America owes an immense debt of gratitude.
    Steve Buyer
  • For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?
    George Byron
  • We must not try to force him to take civilization immediately in its complete form, but under just laws, guaranteeing to Indians equal civil laws, the Indian question, a source of such dishonor to our country and of shame to true patriots, will soon be a thing of the past.
    George Crook
  • There are only two sides to this question. Every man must be for the United States or against it. There can be no neutrals in this war; only patriots and traitors.
    Stephen Douglas
  • No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.
    Barbara Ehrenreich

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