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Patriotism definition

pātrē-ə-tĭzəm
Love of and devotion to one's country.
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Love and loyal or zealous support of one's country.
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Patriotism is love and support of your country.

An example of patriotism is waving the flag proudly on your home.

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Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country,
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The desire to compete with other nations; nationalism.
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Noun

Singular:
patriotism
Plural:
patriotisms

Origin of patriotism

  • From patriot +"Ž -ism

    From Wiktionary

Patriotism Sentence Examples

  • His patriotism is fervent, but narrow and exclusive.

  • Patriotism is a maggot in their heads.

  • Indeed, the patriotism and loyalty of the new ministers were above suspicion.

  • Mahomet appealed at once to religion and patriotism, or rather created a feeling for both.

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