Patriot
UK
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
Translation of "patriot" into Russian
patriot
NounUK
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
patriot
patriots pl
He is a true patriot who loves his country.
Он настоящий патриот, который любит свою страну.
Definitions
patriot
NounUK
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
The soldier was hailed as a patriot for his bravery in defending his homeland.
Historically, a colonist in the Thirteen Colonies who advocated independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
During the Revolutionary War, Patriots organized committees of correspondence to coordinate resistance.
patriot
AdjectiveUK
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
US
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/
Relating to, characteristic of, or motivated by patriots or patriotism.
Several patriot groups gathered for the annual Independence Day parade.
Idioms and phrases
patriot act
The Patriot Act was enacted after 9/11.
акт патриота
Акт патриота был принят после 11 сентября.
true patriot
He was considered a true patriot by his peers.
истинный патриот
Он считался истинным патриотом среди своих сверстников.