A patriot is a verb and not a noun because one must actively seek to protect or further the interests of his/her country. If there is no active involvement, the person is not a patriot, but a citizen. The act of protecting or furthering the good of the country must be done for the love of the country and not simply a means to an end.
An example is a person joining the military to protect his/her country is a patriot. A person joining the military to benefit from the college tuition benefits is simply a citizen.
The scope of patriotism may be small or large. Giving your life for your country is big act of patriotism. The simple act of picking up trash in your neighborhood is a small act of patriotism for it leads to a better society and hence, country. If this same vision was share by 10,000 people throughout the country, a simple act of patriotism would make a large impact.
The scope of patriotism may be small or large. Giving your life for your country is big act of patriotism. The simple act of picking up trash in your neighborhood is a small act of patriotism for it leads to a better society and hence, country. If this same vision was share by 10,000 people throughout the country, a simple act of patriotism would make a large impact.
by Patriot-in-Philadelphia October 26, 2008
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I am a patriot, because serve in the military and kill for my country (being my fellow citizens; servicemen/veterans, those born in America or legally naturalized) in service to the citizens of the United States of America. So that they have the choice to be or support; PC/multicults, Communists, NeoCons, or general kleptocrats and continue to fail the next generation to come, as those have since the "Social Revolution" of the 60's have failed us. True Americans vest themselves into the system we serve for love of country and whilst most tend to accrue --that which commonly is-- ordinary ignorance of the law, government, geopolitics. All the while believing in hypocritic illogical fallacies fed to them by their localized media source or network.
by eloas March 22, 2009
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by dutchland October 21, 2003
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However, to be honest, the only real patriots are the ones who fight for their country, and make the Ultimate Sacrifice.
However, to be honest, the only real patriots are the ones who fight for their country, and make the Ultimate Sacrifice.
"I love my country. I love this land. If you don't like America, then fuck off because we've had enough of your prejudice. Your hatred for this country makes my colleague's statement 'fuck the world' be so very true and well-spoken."
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by Dave January 6, 2005
Get the patriot mug.One who stands united with their bretheren. Love for one's people (regardless of race or class). Often confused with delusions of supremacy do to misuse of term. An individual member of a "greater whole" striving for a common ideal. In the American sense, this ideal is anti-collectivist, anti-fascist, and pro-liberty.
by Iggy Hazard December 13, 2003
Get the patriot mug.Mainly mistaken as a "strong supporter of his/her own country", this word has now lost its meaning completely due to the ever-changing society of the United States. The word, comes from a Latin root, "pater", meaning father, and the Greek root "patēr". This word is derived from French, Greek, and Latin words.
Common Synonyms for Patriotism:
-indoctrination
-brainwashing
-false sense of pride
-nationalist
Common Antonyms for Patriotism:
-enlightened
-aware
-intelligent
-self-caring
-wise
-apprehensive
Basically defined in today's terms, a patriot is an individual, commonly witnessed in the United States, who has strong belief in his/her government, and will blindly oblige to what the government orders him or her to do. Patriots are often seen associated with firearms, whether it be on social media or in open-carry states like Texas. Not knowing that they are already oppressed and losing freedom fast, they "preach" their second amendment, which will soon be gone if no further action is taken to preserve the right. Common misconceptions are that patriots are very closely associated with red-necks and hill-billies. Although this may be true in most cases, patriots exist everywhere. Patriots are more-often-than-not, obligated to join the military for bragging rights.
Common Synonyms for Patriotism:
-indoctrination
-brainwashing
-false sense of pride
-nationalist
Common Antonyms for Patriotism:
-enlightened
-aware
-intelligent
-self-caring
-wise
-apprehensive
Basically defined in today's terms, a patriot is an individual, commonly witnessed in the United States, who has strong belief in his/her government, and will blindly oblige to what the government orders him or her to do. Patriots are often seen associated with firearms, whether it be on social media or in open-carry states like Texas. Not knowing that they are already oppressed and losing freedom fast, they "preach" their second amendment, which will soon be gone if no further action is taken to preserve the right. Common misconceptions are that patriots are very closely associated with red-necks and hill-billies. Although this may be true in most cases, patriots exist everywhere. Patriots are more-often-than-not, obligated to join the military for bragging rights.
Person 1: "I am a Patriot!"
Person 2"Congratulations, the government succeeded in brainwashing your ass so that you could go join the army and do the politicians' dirty bidding!"
Person 2"Congratulations, the government succeeded in brainwashing your ass so that you could go join the army and do the politicians' dirty bidding!"
by ZeK02 May 16, 2016
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This came from the fact that during the Gulf War Patriot missiles took down scud missiles.
This came from the fact that during the Gulf War Patriot missiles took down scud missiles.
Yo man, last night Matty was a total patriot. He hooked up with that scud so i could nail her hot friend
by Matt C December 16, 2004
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