a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.

a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, esp. of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government.

( initial capital letter ) Military . a U.S. Army antiaircraft missile with a range of 37 mi. (60 km) and a 200-lb. (90 kg) warhead, launched from a tracked vehicle with radar and computer guidance and fire control.

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expatriot , traitor

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flag-waver , good citizen , jingoist , loyalist , nationalist , partisan , patrioteer , statesperson , ultranationalist , volunteer , chauvinist , flagwaver , jingo , superpatriot