Patriot is a word that I find interesting because of its use in relation to government today, but I am also curious about its roots and its evolution throughout history. How could a word that today means “one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests” hold usage in many revolutions of old; where does a “patriot” actually hold loyalty? I want to learn more about patriot because it is in the common vernacular, but yet I have no idea of the etymology of the word or its ties to its Latin, French, and Greek roots. At this moment in time, I believe that the word denotes both governmental and revolutionary connotations. But how can a word that has revolutionary ties be used alongside government as well? I will soon find out.
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