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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The show of patriotism garnered viral praise on social media by Americans starved for an Olympian to publicly take pride in the country this winter.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The show featured themes of patriotism and faith with a rugged blue-collar vibe.
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—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Soon after, in Frisco, a booming D-FW city with a large South Asian population, the unfolding H-1B changes also spurred a broader, contentious debate about diversity, population growth and patriotism, The News reported.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
The show featured themes of patriotism and faith with a rugged blue-collar vibe.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Many say they are offended that their legal status, and by extension, their patriotism, could be questioned.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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 17 Feb. 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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