Patriot (pātr&ibreve_;&obreve_;t; 277), n. [F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. patriwths a fellow-countryman, fr. patrios established by forefathers, fr. pathr father. See Father.] One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. Bp. Hall.
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Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws. Pope.
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