Polish

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Etymology

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From patriota +‎ -ka. Colloquial sense from the paint scheme matching the Polish national flag.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /paˈtrjɔt.ka/, (dated) /pa.trɘˈjɔt.ka/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔtka
  • Syllabification: pa‧triot‧ka

Noun

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patriotka f (male equivalent patriota)

  1. female equivalent of patriota (patriot) (person who loves, supports and defends his country)

Noun

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patriotka f

  1. (automotive, colloquial) bollard used to restrict vehicle access, painted red and white
    Synonyms: patriota, słupek

Declension

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Further reading

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  • patriotka in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • patriotka in Polish dictionaries at PWN