Patriot
noun
A person who loves and supports their country.
During the war, many patriots fought bravely for their country.
Often appears as...
- true patriot
- american patriot
noun
A person who loves and supports their country.
During the war, many patriots fought bravely for their country.
Often appears as...
- true patriot
- american patriot
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Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Patriot often implies positive feelings like pride and love for one's country.
She was known as a patriot who celebrated her country's achievements.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Militant
'Patriot' doesn't only refer to soldiers or fighters; civilians can be patriots too.
The community volunteer is considered a local patriot because of his dedication to the town's welfare.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
In different countries, 'patriot' may have varied implications beyond general loyalty.
In his home country, being a patriot also means upholding ancient traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Patriot often implies positive feelings like pride and love for one's country.
She was known as a patriot who celebrated her country's achievements.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Militant
'Patriot' doesn't only refer to soldiers or fighters; civilians can be patriots too.
The community volunteer is considered a local patriot because of his dedication to the town's welfare.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
In different countries, 'patriot' may have varied implications beyond general loyalty.
In his home country, being a patriot also means upholding ancient traditions.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Emotion
Patriot often implies positive feelings like pride and love for one's country.
She was known as a patriot who celebrated her country's achievements.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Militant
'Patriot' doesn't only refer to soldiers or fighters; civilians can be patriots too.
The community volunteer is considered a local patriot because of his dedication to the town's welfare.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Context
In different countries, 'patriot' may have varied implications beyond general loyalty.
In his home country, being a patriot also means upholding ancient traditions.
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Bring on the female...
It's how you learned what it meant to be a man or a woman, what it meant to behave yourself in public, what it meant to be a patriot and have good manners. It's all the constituent social relations that make us up as a people. It's, in short, how we learn what we know about other people and about the world.
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to preserve protect and defend it we're not enemies but friends we must not be enemies though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection the mystic chords of memory stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land
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How we take back the...
the kind of Internet we want, the kind of relationship between people and societies. And that's what I'm hoping the debate will move towards, and we've seen that increasing over time. If I had to describe myself, I wouldn't use words like "hero." I wouldn't use "patriot," and I wouldn't use "traitor."
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Militant atheism PIPE...
nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God." Bush's bigotry was not an isolated mistake, blurted out in the heat of the moment and later retracted. He stood by it in the face of repeated calls for clarification or withdrawal. He really meant it.
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Chinaka Hodge: What will...
They did. In the same year, we were ready. The year we lost our inhibition and moved with courageous abandon was also the year we stared down barrels, sang of cranes in skies, ducked and parried, caught gold in hijab, collected death threats, knew ourselves as patriots,
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A Different Understanding...
That's the America my grandmother believed in. That's the America that has made us a magnet to talent from all over the world. That's the America that makes me and countless other men and women from every race and background a patriot.
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The impact of Simón...
slave trade was booming should support a patriot army whose ranks were populated by liberated slaves in London out-of-work veterans of the Napoleonic Wars signed on to fight for believe ours cause but there would be many more years
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How healthy living...
noise reduction technology our country would not exist so as a patriot I felt you know it was important to I wear all the ear plugs and the ear phones and it's really improved my life in in a surprising and unexpected way and the
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Why fascism is so...
and loyalties to different groups. For example, I can be a good patriot, loyal to my country, and at the same time, be loyal to my family, my neighborhood, my profession, humankind as a whole, truth and beauty.
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How healthy living...
so that they could concentrate. So without noise reduction technology, our country would not exist. So as a patriot, I felt it was important to -- I wear all the earplugs and the earphones,
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Bring on the female...
It's how you learned what it meant to be a man or a woman, what it meant to behave yourself in public, what it meant to be a patriot and have good manners. It's all the constituent social relations that make us up as a people. It's, in short, how we learn what we know about other people and about the world.
Video examples
Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
to preserve protect and defend it we're not enemies but friends we must not be enemies though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection the mystic chords of memory stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land
Video examples
How we take back the...
the kind of Internet we want, the kind of relationship between people and societies. And that's what I'm hoping the debate will move towards, and we've seen that increasing over time. If I had to describe myself, I wouldn't use words like "hero." I wouldn't use "patriot," and I wouldn't use "traitor."
Video examples
Militant atheism PIPE...
nor should they be considered patriots. This is one nation under God." Bush's bigotry was not an isolated mistake, blurted out in the heat of the moment and later retracted. He stood by it in the face of repeated calls for clarification or withdrawal. He really meant it.
Video examples
Chinaka Hodge: What will...
They did. In the same year, we were ready. The year we lost our inhibition and moved with courageous abandon was also the year we stared down barrels, sang of cranes in skies, ducked and parried, caught gold in hijab, collected death threats, knew ourselves as patriots,
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A Different Understanding...
That's the America my grandmother believed in. That's the America that has made us a magnet to talent from all over the world. That's the America that makes me and countless other men and women from every race and background a patriot.
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The impact of Simón...
slave trade was booming should support a patriot army whose ranks were populated by liberated slaves in London out-of-work veterans of the Napoleonic Wars signed on to fight for believe ours cause but there would be many more years
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How healthy living...
noise reduction technology our country would not exist so as a patriot I felt you know it was important to I wear all the ear plugs and the ear phones and it's really improved my life in in a surprising and unexpected way and the
Video examples
Why fascism is so...
and loyalties to different groups. For example, I can be a good patriot, loyal to my country, and at the same time, be loyal to my family, my neighborhood, my profession, humankind as a whole, truth and beauty.
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How healthy living...
so that they could concentrate. So without noise reduction technology, our country would not exist. So as a patriot, I felt it was important to -- I wear all the earplugs and the earphones,
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace.
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Shinzo Abe
Japanese Statesman
I am a patriot. I would think there are no politicians who are not patriots. Since I am a politician, I often get criticized as I try to exercise what I believe to be right. However, if you mind such criticism, I think you can't protect people's lives.
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Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
Those who do not cherish affection for their parents, spouses and children and for their homes, villages and workplaces cannot love their country and fellow people; they can never become genuine patriots.
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Barack Obama
American President
As I've said, there were patriots who supported this war, and patriots who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our servicemen and women, and our hopes for Iraqis' future.
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Francois Fenelon
French Clergyman
A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect.
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James Otis
American Lawyer
These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?
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Robert Walpole
British Statesman
I have never been afraid of making patriots; but I disdain and despise all their efforts.
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George Canning
English Statesman
A steady patriot of the world alone, The friend of every country but his own.
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Jamie Dimon
American Businessman
I am a patriot: I want to help my country and help it grow.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace.
Quote examples
Shinzo Abe
Japanese Statesman
I am a patriot. I would think there are no politicians who are not patriots. Since I am a politician, I often get criticized as I try to exercise what I believe to be right. However, if you mind such criticism, I think you can't protect people's lives.
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Kim Jong-un
North Korean Leader
Those who do not cherish affection for their parents, spouses and children and for their homes, villages and workplaces cannot love their country and fellow people; they can never become genuine patriots.
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Barack Obama
American President
As I've said, there were patriots who supported this war, and patriots who opposed it. And all of us are united in appreciation for our servicemen and women, and our hopes for Iraqis' future.
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Francois Fenelon
French Clergyman
A good historian is timeless; although he is a patriot, he will never flatter his country in any respect.
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James Otis
American Lawyer
These manly sentiments, in private life, make good citizens; in public life, the patriot and the hero.
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Lord Byron
British Poet
For what were all these country patriots born? To hunt, and vote, and raise the price of corn?
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Robert Walpole
British Statesman
I have never been afraid of making patriots; but I disdain and despise all their efforts.
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George Canning
English Statesman
A steady patriot of the world alone, The friend of every country but his own.
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Jamie Dimon
American Businessman
I am a patriot: I want to help my country and help it grow.
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