Patriotic
(adjective)
- Feeling or expressing strong love for one's country.
- Showing loyalty to one's country and its government.
- Relating to or promoting the interests of one's country.
Origin:
From the latin word patria (fatherland) + -otic, meaning showing love for one's country.
Examples:
- He is a patriotic citizen and he always votes in the elections.
- She feels very patriotic and she is proud of her country.
- The patriotic rally was organized to show support for the government.
- He felt a sense of patriotic duty to serve in the army.
- The patriotic song was played at the event to evoke emotions of love for the country.