Patriotic \Pa`tri*ot"ic\, a. [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.
patriotic adj : inspired by love for your country [syn: {loyal}] [ant: {unpatriotic}]