patriot
gb/pˈeɪtɹiət/ us/pˈeɪtɹiət/
B2
Английски
~ 7500
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B2
entity
1
person strongly loyal to their country
A person who loves their country very much and wants to help and protect it.
Модел на употреба:
a patriot of [country]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'patriot' (a person) with 'patriotism' (the feeling or idea) and 'patriotic' (the adjective). For example, 'He is a patriotism' is incorrect; it should be 'He is a patriot' or 'He has strong patriotism' or 'He is very patriotic'. Learners may also use 'nationalist' when they simply mean 'patriot'; however, 'nationalist' can have a stronger or more negative political meaning in many contexts.
Синоними
nationalist (Often stronger and more political; can suggest putting one's country above others in an aggressive way.)
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loyalist (Emphasizes loyalty to a country or ruler; does not always include the emotional love suggested by 'patriot'.)
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flag-waver (Informal; suggests loud or showy patriotism, sometimes with a slightly negative tone.)
Антоними
traitor (Someone who betrays their country, the opposite of supporting and defending it.)
Колокации
true patriot
|loyal patriot
|proud patriot
|American patriot
|great patriot
|patriot hero
Теми
politics
|society
|values
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She sees herself as a patriot and volunteers to help veterans in her community.
- Many people called him a patriot for speaking out against corruption in his country.
- During the crisis, every patriot was asked to make personal sacrifices.
- The film tells the story of a young patriot who fights to protect his homeland.
- Some politicians use the word "patriot" to describe anyone who agrees with their policies.
Примери за учащи
- He is a patriot who loves his country.
- Patriots are ready to work hard for their country.
- She wants to be a good patriot and vote in every election.
- Many patriots joined the army to protect their land.
- People called her a patriot because she helped her country in a difficult time.
Съществително
C1
entity
2
American colonist for independence
In American history, a person in the colonies who wanted the United States to be free from Britain during the American Revolution.
Модел на употреба:
a Patriot during [historical event]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize that in this historical sense, 'Patriot' is often capitalized to show it is a specific political group, especially in academic texts. They may also confuse 'Patriot' with the modern NFL team name 'Patriots' or with the general sense of someone who loves their country.
Синоними
revolutionary (Stresses support for a political revolution; not limited to the American context.)
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rebel (Highlights opposition to the existing government; can sound more negative or general than 'Patriot' in this historical context.)
Антоними
Loyalist (A colonist who remained loyal to the British crown, historically the political opposite of a Patriot in the American Revolution.)
Колокации
Patriot forces
|Patriot cause
|Patriot leader
|Patriot militia
|Patriot army
|Patriot victory
Теми
history
|politics
|war
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Many Patriots risked their lives and property to fight for independence from Britain.
- The museum display shows how Patriots and Loyalists lived side by side in some towns.
- As a young lawyer, he became a leading Patriot in his colony.
- Patriot militias played a crucial role in several early battles of the American Revolution.
- The book tells the story of a Patriot family divided by war.
Примери за учащи
- During the American Revolution, many Patriots fought against Britain.
- Some people in the colonies were Patriots, and others were Loyalists.
- A famous Patriot was George Washington.
- The teacher asked us to write about a Patriot from American history.
- Patriots wanted a new country that was free from British rule.
Граматика
Речникова форма
patriot
IPA
GB/pˈeɪtɹiət/
US/pˈeɪtɹiət/
Срички и ударение
pat - ri - ot (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (pat)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: patriot
- Plural: patriots
Семейство думи
Forms
patriots
noun
Core family
patriotic
adjective B2
patriotism
noun B2
Related words
patriotically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpatriotic
adjective
Изрази
armchair patriot
1/ˈɑɹmt͡ʃˌɛɹ pˈeɪtɹiət/
idiom
informal
talks patriotism but stays inactive
Someone who talks a lot about loving their country but does not really do anything to help it.
Примери
- He’s just an armchair patriot who complains online but never votes or volunteers.
- Some commentators called them armchair patriots because they waved flags but refused to make any real sacrifices.
Patriot Act
1/pˈeɪtɹiət ˈækt/
fixed phrase
formal
US anti-terrorism security law
The name of a US law made after the September 11 attacks that gave the government more power to watch people and stop terrorism.
Примери
- Civil rights groups criticized parts of the Patriot Act as a threat to privacy.
- The Senator voted against renewing the Patriot Act, arguing that it went too far.
Patriot missile
1/pˈeɪtɹiət mˈɪsəl/
fixed phrase
technical
US air-defense missile system
The name of a type of missile system used by the US and other countries to shoot down enemy planes or missiles.
Примери
- The government agreed to buy Patriot missile systems from the United States.
- Patriot missile batteries were deployed near the border as a defensive measure.
Patriot movement
1/pˈeɪtɹiət mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
US anti-federal government movement
A political movement in the US made of groups that do not trust the federal government and strongly support individual freedom and gun rights.
Примери
- The report examines the rise of the Patriot movement in rural areas.
- Some members of the Patriot movement have been linked to anti-government protests.
super patriot
1/sˈupɚ pˈeɪtɹiət/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely patriotic person
A person who is very, very patriotic, sometimes so strong that it seems too much to other people.
Примери
- He became a kind of super patriot after serving in the military.
- Some critics say the film turns the main character into a super patriot who can do no wrong.