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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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The novel it’s based on is supposed to be pro-fascist, but the movie is a critique of fascism and ultra-nationalism and patriotism and war, imperialism, all that.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Because nothing says patriotism like honoring enemies of the United States.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Such knowledge, fully consistent with patriotism, provides an indispensable foundation for debates about contemporary issues.
—James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for patriotism
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 20 Jun. 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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