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

• 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

The scholarship, which recognizes a student that demonstrates the qualities of bravery, patriotism, individuality and kindness, is in conjunction with the Grossmont Union High School District. —John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024

Dipset’s American flag outfits are modern Black music’s closest examples of overt patriotism. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

patriotism

noun

pa·​tri·​ot·​ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌtiz-əm 

: love of one's own country