A patriot is someone who feels patriotism, support for their country. Patriot or Patriots may also refer to: Politics Patriot (American Revolution) those who supported the American cause in the American Revolution USA PATRIOT Act, an act of federal legislation in the United States passed in response to the attacks of September 11 Patriots (faction), a Dutch group that opposed to the Orangists in the United Provinces in the 18th century Parti Patriote, a political party for Quebec national… (More on Patriot)