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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Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
The occupants had moved on from patriotism and returned to hip-hop at full volume.
—Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
A little patriotism can go a long way.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
With graphic clarity, 1940s US War Production Board rearmament posters linked industry to virtue and production to patriotism.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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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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