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- pronunciation:
- peI
tri
a
tihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
feeling, showing, or caused by one's love for and loyalty to one's nation.
The patriotic citizens proudly sang their nation's anthem.Buying government bonds was considered a patriotic act during the war. |
| related words: |
loyal |
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| derivation: |
patriotically (adv.) |
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