patriotism
noun
pa·tri·ot·ism
ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm 
chiefly British ˈpa-
: love for or devotion to one's country
Although poles apart ideologically, they are both unashamed of their patriotism.—
Christopher Hemphill
Christopher HemphillExamples of patriotism in a Sentence
You may not agree with him politically, but no one can question his patriotism.
They supported the war with a fierce patriotism.
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Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
His bold leadership and unapologetic patriotism will ignite the next generation to put America First and chase greatness.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
My American flag for the Fourth of July was so smeared and sloppy that my attempt at patriotism could have been a felony.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article President Trump could be headed to the belly of the blue Bay State this weekend for the 250th anniversary of the battles that sparked the American Revolution, making a bold statement about his presidency and patriotism.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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patriotism
noun
pa·tri·ot·ism
ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌtiz-əm
: love of one's own country
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