patriotic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective inspired by love for your country
    loyal.

WordNet

Pa`tri*ot"ic adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. patriotique, Gr. belonging to a fellow-countryman.
Definitions
  1. Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.

Webster 1913