Your definition is wrong Main Entry: pa·tri·ot Pronunciation: \ˈpā-trē-ət, -ˌät, chiefly British ˈpa-trē-ət\Function: noun Etymology: Middle French patriote compatriot, from Late Latin patriota, from Greek patriōtēs, from patria lineage, from patr-, patēr father Date: 1605 : one who loves his or her country and supports its authority and interests http://i.word.com/idictionary/patriot