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Word of the Day: Patriot

patriot
pa-tri-ot / -trē-ət, -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.