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patriotic

pa·tri·ot·ic

patriotic

 
 
pronunciation:
peI tri a tihk
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part of speech: adjective
definition: feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country.
Saying "The Pledge of Allegiance" or singing "The Star Spangled Banner" are patriotic acts.
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derivation: patriotically (adv.)