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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There’s patriotism in Patton, for sure, but there’s also a bit of wariness regarding what, exactly, makes a hero.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
To James, this reaction underscored a broader cultural divide—whereas other communities have historical experiences of oppression and resistance, mainstream white American culture often centers on patriotism and competition.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
With his patriotism questioned and concerns Brave New World‘s big box office might be in peril, the actor issued a clarification.
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But this dull game was complemented by a pregame show in which the U.S. president spoke of annexing Canada, a halftime show that needed a Gen Z translator and a batch of overwrought corporate commercials preaching religion, patriotism and the NFL.
—Paul Sullivan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
To James, this reaction underscored a broader cultural divide—whereas other communities have historical experiences of oppression and resistance, mainstream white American culture often centers on patriotism and competition.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
With his patriotism questioned and concerns Brave New World‘s big box office might be in peril, the actor issued a clarification.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
But this dull game was complemented by a pregame show in which the U.S. president spoke of annexing Canada, a halftime show that needed a Gen Z translator and a batch of overwrought corporate commercials preaching religion, patriotism and the NFL.
—Paul Sullivan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 23 Mar. 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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