Word of the Day: Patriot

patriot

pa-tri-ot / pā-trē-ət, pā-trē-ŏt

noun

1. one who loves and defends his country and supports its way of life

Liberty is a constant battle between government; who would limit it, people; who would concede it, and patriots; who would defend it.

Samuel R. Young, Jr., ?

etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek noun patriotes (fellow countryman).

Thanks to Allen Ward for providing this etymology.

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