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 of patriotism

• 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

Yet most Americans who remember the 200th remark on the incredible patriotism and pageantry. —Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026

Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system. —Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026

For nearly a century, this meaningful tradition has brought our community together in remembrance, gratitude and patriotism. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

On what patriotism means to him Sometimes patriotism, to my ear, sounds like a rebel yell. —Tonya Mosley, NPR, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for patriotism

• autism
• fascism
• racism
• sikhism
• sophism
• statism
• sufism
• thomism
• tourism
• tropism
• abolitionism
• aldosteronism

Kids Definition

patriotism

noun

pa·​tri·​ot·​ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌtiz-əm 

: love of one's own country