Patriot Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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The debate over the U.S. military magazine depth has so far been the niche concern of a few patriots spread across government, Congress and think tanks.

From The Wall Street Journal

In San Francisco, Anthropic fans wielded brightly colored sidewalk chalk to ornament the pavement outside of the company’s office with messages of thanks, laudatories such as “You are patriots” and references to Nelson Mandela.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I call upon all Iranian patriots who yearn for freedom to seize this moment, to be brave, be bold, be heroic, and take back your country,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Everyone chooses their own path, according to their interests," he said, calling himself a "patriot".

From Barron's

“These patriots of Minneapolis are showing that it’s not just about resistance—standing with our neighbors is deeply American,” Frey said.

From The Wall Street Journal