patriot

BrE /ˈpeɪtriət/ AmE /ˈpeɪtriət/

noun en → es

1 LOVE FOR COUNTRY [singular] B1

a person who loves and feels proud of their country, and is willing to help or defend it

patriota, nacionalista

Collocations patriot for his/her country

  • He is a true patriot who loves his country.

    Es un verdadero patriota que ama su país.

2 HISTORICAL [singular] B2

a person who fights for the freedom or independence of their country, especially during a war

guerrillero, luchador por la independencia

Collocations patriot in the war for independence

  • During the revolution, he was a brave patriot fighting for freedom.

    Durante la revolución, fue un valiente patriota luchando por la libertad.