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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My travels were a form of patriotism, though not of the sort currently on brand in Washington.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
The code talkers helped change the outcome of World War I and demonstrated the patriotism of Native Americans.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Until the 1960s, the media profited from patriotism; today, partisanship is profitable.
—Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Carson, a former secretary of Housing and Urban Development as well as a retired neurosurgeon, said schools are failing to teach accurate history lessons about America — and are instead influencing students with ideas that undermine patriotism and traditional values.
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Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
The code talkers helped change the outcome of World War I and demonstrated the patriotism of Native Americans.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Until the 1960s, the media profited from patriotism; today, partisanship is profitable.
—Gil Troy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Carson, a former secretary of Housing and Urban Development as well as a retired neurosurgeon, said schools are failing to teach accurate history lessons about America — and are instead influencing students with ideas that undermine patriotism and traditional values.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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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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