Meaning
Inspired by or showing patriotism; done out of love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From French patriotique, from Late Latin patriōticus, from Ancient Greek πατριωτικός (patriōtikós), from πατριώτης (patriṓtēs), equivalent to patriot + -ic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
unpatriotic
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram: