patriotism

[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm, pa-]

noun

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

patriotism

/ ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of patriotism¹

First recorded in 1720–30; patriot + -ism

Example Sentences

But many of Skinner's fans praise him for what he describes as "standing up for traditional, hard-working, family values", his patriotism, and his campaigning on issues such as knife crime.

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But many of his fans praise Skinner for what he describes as "standing up for traditional, hard-working, family values", his patriotism, and his campaigning on issues such as knife crime.

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Some groups responsible for putting them up have told BBC News they are motivated by pride and patriotism.

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On Sunday, Brazilians celebrated their country's independence from Portugal as they do every year on 7 September: with patriotism, military parades, flag-waving and churrascos – Brazilian barbecues.

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And the military parade that followed was about showing that - it was a display of power, precision and patriotism.

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Related Words

• loyalty 
• nationalism