patriot

One who loves, supports, and defends one’s country.

A person who loves his country, and zealously supports and defends it and its interests.

Patriotic; devoted to the welfare of one’s country: as, patriot zeal.

One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests.

Becoming to a patriot; patriotic.

A person who loves and zealously supports and defends his or her country.

A fellow countryman, a compatriot.

one who loves and defends his or her country