🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

patriótico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: patriótico

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Patriotic/ˌpeɪ.triˈɒt.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O discurso foi muito patriótico e inspirador."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

    "The citizens displayed patriotic fervor during the national holiday celebrations."
  2. 2

    Relating to or characteristic of a patriot.

    "The patriotic songs inspired many to join the armed forces."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'patriotic' originates from the Greek word 'patriotes', meaning 'of one's father', which evolved through Latin 'patriota' and Middle French 'patriotique'. It has been used in English since the late 18th century to describe a love for one's country.

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