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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Imagine a world where treating each other with dignity is a mark of patriotism, a measure of our national well-being and an indicator of future potential.
—Timothy Shriver, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Uprooting this ideology seems rather a distant prospect — at least on these shores, where plastic straws, as we have lately been told, are not only functionally superior to their biodegradable counterparts, but must be understood as essential props to patriotism.
—Ian Volner, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In the early 2000s, discussions over the conduct of U.S. forces in Iraq and reflections about patriotism and the treatment of returning troops were steeped in Vietnam War-era comparisons.
— Made By History, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Courage, commitment, sacrifice, integrity, and citizenship, and patriotism.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 2025
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Timothy Shriver, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Uprooting this ideology seems rather a distant prospect — at least on these shores, where plastic straws, as we have lately been told, are not only functionally superior to their biodegradable counterparts, but must be understood as essential props to patriotism.
—Ian Volner, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In the early 2000s, discussions over the conduct of U.S. forces in Iraq and reflections about patriotism and the treatment of returning troops were steeped in Vietnam War-era comparisons.
— Made By History, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Courage, commitment, sacrifice, integrity, and citizenship, and patriotism.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 30 Apr. 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 25 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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