![]() ![]() This ultimately led to the discrediting of the loyalty and steadfastness associated with the word patriot. The term was assumed by people who claimed devotion to one's country and government but whose actions or beliefs belied such devotion. ![]() John Dryden, Fables, Ancient and Modern, 1700Īnother effect of the tumultuous times was the development of a derogatory use of patriot. Use of the word to mean "good patriot" without modification became more frequent by the end of the 17th century, but it tended to apply to a supporter of the ruling monarchy.Ī Patriot, both the King and Country serves Prerogative, and Privilege preserves. Henry Hammond, A view of some exceptions which have been made by a Romanist to the Lord Viscount Falkland's discourse…, 1646 The Catholiques were knowne good Patriots under our former Kings. You may let him know what a good patriote his father was, and what honor this Colonel hath gained by holding oute the siege at Warder Castle after halfe of it was blowen up. Robert Bolton, The Four Last Things, 1631 … when any good patriote which in some high place like a strong pillar opposes the corruptions and popery of the times … is taken away that we take it to heart…." Early evidence shows the word as being modified by commendatory adjectives, such as good, to distinguish fellow patriots who shared both a love of their country and a common allegiance from those having opposing beliefs and loyalties. The effects of religious and political schism became manifest in the use of the word patriot. Ultimately derived from Greek patrios, meaning "of one’s father," patriot entered English via French patriote-meaning "fellow countryman" or " compatriot"-during a time of political unrest in Western Europe that was characterized by infighting among fellow countrymen-especially among those of the Protestant and Catholic faiths. ![]()
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