Synonyms of patriotism

patriotism

noun

ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm 

as in nationalism

love and support for one's country

her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nationalism
• devotion
• loyalty
• allegiance
• passion
• chauvinism
• jingoism
• faithfulness
• steadfastness
• fealty
• constancy
• fervency
• staunchness
• fervidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• treason
• desertion
• treachery
• disloyalty
• disaffection
• fickleness
• faithlessness
• falseness
• inconstancy
• unfaithfulness
• perfidiousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patriotism

Applicants ages 14 to 17 were asked to answer questions about American patriotism in video submissions. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

Republican lawmakers questioned Hartig in particular about exhibitions focused on transgender and feminist American history, while some challenging her patriotism. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Johnson took the job partly out of patriotism; he was bothered that so few people knew the smartphone was a Canadian invention. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026

The stories also instill them with a new sense of patriotism shaped by the experience of defending their country from Russia. — Constant Méheut, New York Times, 27 July 2026