patriotn.[F. patriote; cf. Sp. patriota, It. patriotto; all fr. Gr. patriw`ths a fellow-countryman, fr. pa`trios established by forefathers, fr. path`r father. See Father.] One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests.(Bp. Hall.)Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws. (Pope.)a. Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.()
