as in nationalism
love and support for one's country
her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country
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Recent Examples of patriotism
To get its citizens to have more children and stop its population from shrinking, China has tried it all, even declaring having babies an act of patriotism.
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Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Her patriotism, honor, and selflessness are evident in her long record of military service to our nation.
—Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
The uninterrupted moment continued with the national anthem, as Fox Sports showed scenes of both sidelines, the crowd and the all-around patriotism that was seen in Tampa Bay.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The war has still fostered greater patriotism among Ukrainians, stiffened their resolve to fight for their freedom, and deepened their desire to escape Russia’s orbit and become a secure and prosperous country within the EU.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Her patriotism, honor, and selflessness are evident in her long record of military service to our nation.
—Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
The uninterrupted moment continued with the national anthem, as Fox Sports showed scenes of both sidelines, the crowd and the all-around patriotism that was seen in Tampa Bay.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The war has still fostered greater patriotism among Ukrainians, stiffened their resolve to fight for their freedom, and deepened their desire to escape Russia’s orbit and become a secure and prosperous country within the EU.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patriotism. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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