Patriotic

/ˌpeɪtriˈɒtɪk/ adj

Definition

having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country

Etymology

From Greek patriotes meaning fellow countryman, from patrios of one's fathers

Kelly Says

Patriotic people love their country like they love their papa - it's all about patria!

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