[ˌpeɪtrɪˈɒtɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country
(e.g: today's game will be played before a fiercely patriotic crowd)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: via late Latin from Greek patriōtikos ‘relating to a fellow countryman’ (see patriot)