patriot /pāˈtri-ət or patˈri-ət/

A person who truly, though sometimes unquestioningly, loves and serves his or her country

Devoted to one's country

patriotic /pat-ri-otˈik or pāt-/ adjective

1. Devoted to one's country
2. Like a patriot
3. Motivated by a love of one's country
4. For the public good (rare)

patriotˈically adverb

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