patriotism
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- antipatriotism noun
- hyperpatriotism noun
- overpatriotism noun
- propatriotism noun
Etymology
Origin of patriotism
Example Sentences
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In all his years talking about patriotism, he said, he rarely met someone with such love of country.
"Compelling citizens to engage in public performances of patriotism is a way of reminding citizens of the regime's overwhelming power," says Paul Goode, professor of Russian studies at Carleton University, Canada.
From BBC
The 59-year-old rode to election victory last month on a wave of patriotism stemming from the border conflict with Cambodia that killed scores on both sides last year and displaced more than one million people.
From Barron's
Compared to all that stone-faced, enforced patriotism, the apple pie atmosphere of baseball is a breeze.
From Salon
“Awww, come on! Just trying to have a little patriotism here!”
From Literature
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