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

Synonyms

• nationalism

Examples 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

It was widely panned a lack of emotional depth in a romantic drama that aims at churning out the emotions of patriotism alongwith romance. —Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

A lot of people are driven by idealism, and a real willingness to help their country, and patriotism. —Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025

To Warner, patriotism meant opposing extremism and encouraging tolerance. —Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025

Country singer Craig Morgan believes that President Donald Trump's administration has already brought about a surge of patriotism in America. —Ashley Hume, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for patriotism

• activism
• ageism
• albinism
• altruism
• aneurism
• animism
• aphorism
• atomism
• barbarism
• bolshevism
• botulism
• brahmanism

Kids Definition

patriotism

noun

pa·​tri·​ot·​ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌtiz-əm 

: love of one's own country