Patriot etymology

English

English word patriot comes from Middle French patriote (Compatriot.)

Etymology of patriot

Detailed word origin of patriot

Dictionary entry Language Definition
patriote Middle French (frm) Compatriot.
patriot English (en) (archaic) A fellow countryman, a compatriot.. A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.

Words with the same origin as patriot

Descendants of patriote

patriotism