"semipatriotic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: semi-patriotic [alternative]
Etymology: From semi- + patriotic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|patriotic}} semi- + patriotic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semipatriotic (not comparable)
  1. Partially patriotic. Tags: not-comparable

Alternative forms

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