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
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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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President Trump will restore patriotism, American exceptionalism, grow our economy, secure our borders, keep us safe, and bring peace through American strength.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Many Ukrainian women have felt a deep sense of patriotism and duty to jumpstart the economy, while salon patrons get their hair cut and nails done to take control—and find normalcy—in an unstable time.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Steve Rogers is clothed in the colors of the American flag as the epitome of patriotism and the American Dream, while Wakanda's guardian is royalty who fights on both the battlefield and the international political arena.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
His campaign is built around patriotism and uses many patriotic symbols.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Many Ukrainian women have felt a deep sense of patriotism and duty to jumpstart the economy, while salon patrons get their hair cut and nails done to take control—and find normalcy—in an unstable time.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
Steve Rogers is clothed in the colors of the American flag as the epitome of patriotism and the American Dream, while Wakanda's guardian is royalty who fights on both the battlefield and the international political arena.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
His campaign is built around patriotism and uses many patriotic symbols.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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