n. [ F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. patriw`ths a fellow-countryman, fr. pa`trios established by forefathers, fr. path`r father. See Father. ] One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. patriotique, Gr. patriwtiko`s belonging to a fellow-countryman. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. patriotisme. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
. 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. [ U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
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