Meaning
A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Middle French patriote, from Late Latin patriōta (“fellow countryman”) from the Ancient Greek πατριώτης (patriṓtēs, “of the same country”), from πατρίς (patrís, “father land", "country”), from πατήρ (patḗr, “father”).
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: