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 Hemphill
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.
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—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The sense of patriotism is an increasingly important factor for foreign brands, according to Jin Lu, a public relations expert who has worked with many multinational brands in China, including PepsiCo and McKinsey.
—Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Bernard’s show of patriotism is likely to be the first of many on Saturday, as Army and Navy are set to face off for the 125th time at 3:00 p.m. ET.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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