Pā'tri-ŏt'ic, a.

a. [Fr. patriotique, Sp. patriótico, It. patriottico, Gr. πατριωτικός, belonging to a fellow-countryman.] Full of patriotism; actuated by the love of one's country; as, a patriotic hero or statesman; directed to the public safety and welfare; as, patriotic zeal.