patriot

noun2

1. •
   A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

   • Here Tears shall flovv from a more gen'rous Cause, / Such Tears as Patriots shed for dying Lavvs: […] — 1712
2. •
   (no longer used) A fellow countryman, a compatriot.

   • The aim of patriots, therefore, was to set limits to the power which the ruler should be allowed to exercise over the community. — 1859

noun4

1. •
   (US, historical) A person who was in favor of American Independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
2. •
   (informal) An individual Patriot missile.
3. •
   (Canada, historical) A devolution-of-power supporter in Upper Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriot War).
4. •
   (Canada, historical) Synonym of Patriote (A devolution-of-power supporter in Lower Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriots' War).)