noun

• A person who loves and zealously supports and defends their country.
• (archaic) A fellow countryman, a compatriot.
• (US, military) A surface-to-air missile system.
• (American football, NFL) A member of the New England Patriots professional football team.
• (informal) An individual Patriot missile.
• (US, historical) A person who was in favor of American Independence from Britain during the American Revolution.
• (Canada, historical) Synonym of Patriote (A devolution-of-power supporter in Lower Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriots' War).)
• (Canada, historical) A devolution-of-power supporter in Upper Canada during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837-1838 (Patriot War).