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patriotic
patriotic /ˌpætriˈɒtɪk◂, ˌpeɪ- $ ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk◂/ adjective
having or expressing a great love of your country ⇨ nationalistic:
    patriotic songs
    I’m not very patriotic.
—patriotism /ˈpætriətɪzəm, ˈpeɪ- $ ˈpeɪ-/ noun [uncountable]
     
THESAURUS
    faithful continuing to support a person, party, belief etc for a long time: his long and faithful service to the party | his faithful servant | He remained faithful to his fatherland right to the end. | She was one of the party’s most faithful and hardworking members.
    loyal supporting a particular person, party, set of beliefs, etc – used especially about someone you can can trust and depend on to support you: a loyal friend | loyal party members | The women have remained loyal to the goals of the Communist Party. | I am not blindly loyal. If I see something that I think is a mistake which could be handled better, I will say so.
    devoted strongly supporting someone or something because you admire them, love them, or enjoy what they do: the author’s devoted fans | her devoted husband
    staunch [only before noun] a staunch supporter, defender, or ally is very loyal, in spite of problems or difficulties: He is a staunch supporter of the president. | a staunch defender of civil liberties | the US’s staunchest ally
    steadfast [usually before noun] a steadfast friend or supporter is very loyal. Also used about someone’s support or service: Lewis was a generous and steadfast friend. | the steadfast support of America's allies | The Queen has set a shining example of steadfast service to her country.
    true faithful and loyal to someone, or to your beliefs, principles etc, even if there are problems: In times like these you find out who your true friends are. | He remained true to his socialist priniciples. | She promised that she would always be true to him.
    patriotic feeling a lot of love and respect for your country: Americans are very patriotric. | His speech was full of patriotic rhetoric.