patriot
intermediateB2/ˈpeɪtriət/ · pa-tri-ot
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.