patriotism
[ pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm or, especially British, pa- ]
noun
devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.
Origin of patriotism
1Other words from patriotism
- an·ti·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
- hy·per·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
- o·ver·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
- pro·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for patriotism
patriotism
/ (ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm) /
noun
devotion to one's own country and concern for its defence: Compare nationalism
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