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In a polarized U.S., how to define a patriot increasingly depends on who’s being asked

The word and its variants have morphed beyond the original meaning and have become infused in political rhetoric

Flags and patriotic stars flutter and twirl as Dwane Tervooren rides with other motorcyclists during Tuesday's Independence Dayparade in Buffalo Gap, Texas Tuesday, July 4, 2023.  (Ronald W. Erdrich /The Abilene Reporter-News via AP)
Flags and patriotic stars flutter and twirl as Dwane Tervooren rides with other motorcyclists during Tuesday’s Independence Dayparade in Buffalo Gap, Texas Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Ronald W. Erdrich /The Abilene Reporter-News via AP)
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Millions of Americans will attend parades, fireworks, barbecues and other Independence Day events, celebrating the courage and sacrifices of the nation’s 18th century patriots who fought for the nation’s independence from England and what they considered an unjust government. But that is only one version of a “patriot.” Today the word “patriot” and its variants have morphed beyond the original meaning.
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