patriotism

[ pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhmor, especially British, pa- ]

noun

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

patriotism

/ ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm /

noun

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

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of patriotism¹

First recorded in 1720–30; patriot + -ism

Example Sentences

The patriotism and any sort of nationalistic feeling was completely buried.

From Ozy

The company’s chief executive sees Palantir as a defender of Western civilization and, though a self-described progressive, has criticized Silicon Valley for what he perceives as its lack of patriotism.

From Voice of San Diego

People who speak of patriotism can’t be bothered to speak up for the American traditions, beliefs and institutions.

From Washington Post

In his letter accompanying Palantir Technologies’ filing to go public Tuesday, CEO Alex Karp invoked a spirit of patriotism while disavowing Silicon Valley.

From Fortune

They eventually made public patriotism mandatory by forbidding anyone from criticizing the country.

From Voice of San Diego

It is an unusual kind of patriotism in the name of national security.

From The Daily Beast

His policies helped engender the rise of an intolerant and severe nationalism that conflates piety with patriotism.

From The Daily Beast

Some of it was fueled by patriotism, and some by state, local, and even just family affinities.

From The Daily Beast

But properly channeled, nationalism and patriotism are matters of the heart that cut to our deepest ideas of who we are.

From The Daily Beast

At first it was raucous, trembling with patriotism, a sea of seething yellow.

From The Daily Beast

To Americans Mrs. Wright is interesting by reason of her patriotism, which amounted to a passion.

From Project Gutenberg

In Paris, Joachim soon found that the royal road to success lay in denouncing loudly all superior officers of lack of patriotism.

From Project Gutenberg

The Washington manual laborer school and the Howard institution can bear testimony to his industry and patriotism.

From Project Gutenberg

He repudiated his oath at Carlisle as extorted by force and intimidation, and professed a compelling sense of patriotism.

From Project Gutenberg

Fordun, like his compatriots, colours his narrative deeply with the fanciful glow of Bruce's patriotism.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• loyalty
• nationalism