Patriot
Patriot (pā"tri*ot; 277) , noun
[French patriote; compare Sp. patriota, Italian patriotto; all from Greek patriw`ths a fellow-countryman, from pa`trios established by forefathers, from path`r father. See Father.]
One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests. — Bp. Hall
Such tears as patriots shed for dying laws.
Patriot , adjective
Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.