Word Meanings - PATRIOTICAL - Book Publishers vocabulary database

Patriotic; that pertains to a patriot. -- Pa`tri*ot"ic*al*ly, adv.

PATRIOTS' DAY
A legal holiday in the States of Massachusetts and Maine, April 19, the anniversary of the battle of Lexington in 1775. It was first observed in 1894.
PATRIOTIC
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.
PATRIOT
One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall. Such tears as patriots shaed for dying laws. Pope.
PATRIOTICAL
Patriotic; that pertains to a patriot. -- Pa`tri*ot"ic*al*ly, adv.
PATRIOTISM
Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's country; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country. Berkley.
COMPATRIOT
One of the same country, and having like interests and feeling. The distrust with which they felt themselves to be regarded by their compatriots in America. Palfrey.
COPATRIOT
A joint patriot.
COMPATRIOTISM
The condition of being compatriots.