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patriots
/ˈpeɪtriəts/
Definition
1
Plural form of 'patriot': a person who loves, supports, and defends their country and its interests with great devotion.
2
Members or supporters of a patriotic movement or group, often emphasizing national pride.
3
Informally, fans or players of the New England Patriots, the NFL team known for multiple Super Bowl victories and dramatic comebacks.
Examples
The patriots gathered at the stadium, waving flags and pretending they understood the offside rule.
In a twist of irony, the self-proclaimed patriots boycotted imported beer while chugging it all night.
My grandma's patriots—those garden gnomes—stand guard against squirrels plotting world domination.
The online patriots flooded the comments with eagle emojis, as if that solved climate change.