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Antonyms for patriotic

Grammar : Adj
Spell : pey-tree-ot-ik or, esp. British, pa-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌpeɪ triˈɒt ɪk or, esp. British, ˌpæ-

Definition of patriotic

Origin :
  • 1650s, "of one's own country," from French patriotique or directly from Late Latin patrioticus, from Greek patriotikos, from patriotes (see patriot). Meaning "loyal, supporting one's own country" is from 1757. Related: Patriotical.
  • adj devoted
Example sentences :
  • The thoughts of the men of that day were as practical as their sentiments were patriotic.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Nevertheless you fulfilled a noble, sacred and patriotic duty.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • Mitchel and Turtschin were too quick, that is, too patriotic.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • The parks were milling with crowds who came to hear the patriotic speakers.
  • Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl
  • In that time I let my beard grow, and trained my hair into a patriotic unkemptness.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The men who now represent the 'patriotic' party will feather their own nests.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • In patriotic Dublin the run on the Post Office was tremendous.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • But they robbed and slew, when it was possible, with patriotic discrimination.
  • Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie
  • Instead of the Laborious washing more, the Patriotic washed less.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • But all these patriotic manifestations have not prevented the snow-storm and the cold.
  • Extract from : « Three Years in the Federal Cavalry » by Willard Glazier

Synonyms for patriotic

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