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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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
The bicentennial holy card and the American rosary from the following century, both dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, reveal how American Catholics still sought to demonstrate that their faith and their patriotism did not conflict with each other.
—Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The world can surely use some reminders these days about the true meaning of patriotism.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
There’s been a lot of conversation in recent years about athletes, the national anthem and patriotism.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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