D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Patriotic

/pātˌ-rē-ät'-ĭk/ · Pa·tri·ot·ic · IPA /peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/
01 a. Inspired by patriotism; actuated by love of one's country; zealously and unselfishly devoted to the service of one's country; as, a patriot…
  1. 1.
    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.