noun.
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends his or her country.
noun.
A fellow countryman, a compatriot.
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noun.
one who loves and defends his or her country
Word Usage
""Loyalty oaths" are a foolish vestige of another time and who but TeaKlux morons that overuse and abuse the term "patriot" would even THINK of signing one ??"