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patriotism

American  
[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm, pa-] / ˈpeɪ tri əˌtɪz əm, ˈpæ- /

noun

  1. devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.

patriotism British  
/ ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm /

noun

  1. devotion to one's own country and concern for its defence Compare nationalism

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Other Word Forms

  • antipatriotism noun
  • hyperpatriotism noun
  • overpatriotism noun
  • propatriotism noun

Etymology

Origin of patriotism

First recorded in 1720–30; patriot + -ism

Example Sentences

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For the rest of us, a culture of national service beyond the military is essential to a healthy patriotism.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the six weeks since the tariff decision, he has repeatedly disparaged the patriotism and loyalty of the justices who ruled against him.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some are influenced through patriotism and the idea of an enemy.

From BBC

In all his years talking about patriotism, he said, he rarely met someone with such love of country.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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

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