patriotic UK /pæt.ɹiˈɒ.tɪk/US /peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's countryBut if patriotic sentiment is wanted, I've patriotic ballads cut and dried; For where'er our country's banner may be planted, All other local banners are defied! — 1885 noun1 •A postage stamp, Civil War token, etc. bearing a patriotic design.Most patriotics in copper or brass are common. They are rare in off-metals. — 1971 formspatriotics · more patriotic · most patriotic
