PATRIOTIC Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

patriotic

adjective

ˌpā-trē-ˈä-tik

Definition of patriotic

as in nationalistic

having or showing love and support for one's country hanging a flag outside one's home is a patriotic gesture

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Recent Examples of patriotic Maybe Canada doesn’t need another billion-dollar weapons system – just a few more hockey sticks and a good dose of patriotic mischief. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 The patriotic cowboys are in, with testosterone testing on top. — Quil Lawrence, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 The patriotic Code of Conduct for the national anthem is available online, through a government website. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The White House called the advertisement an educational, patriotic public service announcement, but did not identify which federal agency financed it. — Mike Catalini, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patriotic

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Netanyahu's nationalistic base opposes concessions to the Palestinians.

— SEUNG MIN KIM, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Netanyahu’s nationalistic base opposes concessions to the Palestinians.

— Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of nationalistic

Adjective

The industrialist Vincent Bolloré has assembled a vast media empire that includes CNews, a Fox News-style channel that has become an important platform for the nationalist right.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Modi’s government remains electorally strong, and anger over voter lists may not necessarily translate into support for the opposition, which has used the issue to criticize his Hindu nationalist government.

— Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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