2 definitions
for patriotic
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Patriotic \Pa`tri*ot"ic\, a. [Cf. F. patriotique, Gr.
patriwtiko`s 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.
[1913 Webster]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
patriotic
adj : inspired by love for your country [syn: loyal] [ant: unpatriotic]