Definition of "Patriot"

(US, military) A surface-to-air missile system.

(American football, NFL) A member of the New England Patriots professional football team.  examples

(informal) An individual Patriot missile.  examples

(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).