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patriot

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/ˈpeɪtriət/ · pa-tri-ot

A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

ایسا شخص جو اپنے ملک کی سخت حمایت کرتا ہے اور اس کو دشمنوں یا ناقدین کے خلاف defend کرنے کے لئے تیار ہوتا ہے۔

وفادار

wafadar

Synonyms

nationalistloyalistdefenderقوم پرستوفادارمدافع

Antonyms

traitordefectordissidentغدارخائنناقد

Common Collocations

  • true patriot
  • patriotism
  • acting as a patriot

Example Sentences

He is known as a true patriot who always puts his country first.

وہ ایک حقیقی وفادار کے طور پر جانا جاتا ہے جو ہمیشہ اپنے ملک کو پہلے رکھتا ہے۔

Woh aik haqeeqi wafadar ke tor par jana jata hai jo hamesha apne mulk ko pehle rakhta hai.

Patriots fought bravely during the war for independence.

وفاداروں نے آزادی کی جنگ کے دوران بہادری سے لڑائی کی۔

Wafadaroon ne azaadi ki jang ke doran bahaduri se ladaai ki.

Her speeches inspired many to become patriots for their country.

اس کی تقریروں نے کئی لوگوں کو اپنے ملک کے وفادار بننے کے لئے متاثر کیا۔

Us ki taqreeron ne kai logon ko apne mulk ke wafadar banne ke liye mutasir kiya.

Easily Confused With

patron:A patron supports someone or something usually through financial means, while a patriot supports their country.

Word Family

patriotism
nounوفاداری
patriotic
adjectiveوطن پرست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'patriot' as someone who is 'at the heart of the nation'.

Imagine a person waving a national flag with pride.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

میری سرزمین ہے میری آن اس کی حفاظت نہ کرنا ہے عار

Meri sarzameen hai meri aan Is ki hifazat na karna hai aar

My land is my pride, to not protect it is disgrace.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنا ملک اپنا خدا ہے

Apna mulk apna Khuda hai

Your country is your god.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "patriota" — a person who loves their country

First known use: 16th century

The term 'patriot' evolved from the Latin word 'patriota', which referred to a person from one's country or homeland.