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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Patriotic \Pa'tri*ot"ic\, adjective [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr. ? belonging to a fellow-countryman.] Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriotic statesman, vigilance.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
patriotic
adjective: inspired by love for your country [syn: {loyal}] [ant: {unpatriotic}]
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