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A '''patriot''' is a term with many different meanings. Many [[conservative]] scholars have beliefs that the term indicates blind faith and extreme nationalism. Although many [[libertarian]]s, [[liberal]]s and [[centrist]]s tend to believe that it is doing what is in the best interest of the country and its citizens. The word "patriot" started to have more common use during the [[American Revolution]].
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A '''patriot''' is a term with many different meanings. Many [[conservative]] scholars have beliefs that the term indicates blind faith and extreme nationalism. Although many [[libertarian]]s, [[liberal]]s and [[centrist]]s tend to believe that it is doing what is in the best interest of the country and its citizens. The word "patriot" started to have more common use during the [[American Revolution]], and referred to those that wanted independence, as opposed to the Loyalists, who wished to remain part of the British Empire.
    
[[Category:Political Terms]]
 
[[Category:Political Terms]]
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