Patriot

Etymology

Capitalization of patriot.

Proper noun

Patriot

1. (US, military) A surface-to-air missile system.

Noun

Patriot (plural Patriots)

1. (informal) An individual Patriot missile.
2. (US, historical) A person who was in favor of American Independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
3. (Canada, historical) Synonym of Patriote (A devolution-of-power supporter in Lower Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriots' War).)
4. (Canada, historical) A devolution-of-power supporter in Upper Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriot War).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /patʀiˈoːt/

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Noun

Patriot m (genitive Patrioten, plural Patrioten)

1. patriot