1. a person who loves their country and is prepared to defend it
He was a true patriot who fought for his nation's independence.
Ele era um verdadeiro patriota que lutou pela independência de sua nação.
2. a person who supports their country's interests, sometimes in an extreme or militant way
The patriot groups organized a rally to promote national pride.
Os grupos patriotas organizaram um comício para promover o orgulho nacional.