patriot

Definition

  • noun: a person who loves and strongly supports or fights for his or her country
  • noun: one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests
  • synonyms: patriotic, compatriot, jingo

Examples

  • He was a great 'patriot' who devoted his life to serving his country.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Get me the radio tower. - Put it down! Maj. Strasser has been shot. Round up the usual suspects. You're not only a sentimentalist, but you've become a patriot. Maybe. It seemed like a good time to start. I think perhaps you're right. It might be good for you to disappear (..)
    1942 Casablanca