patriotism

noun

pa·tri·ot·ism | \ ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm

, chiefly British ˈpa- \

Definition of patriotism

: 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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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 Jacqueline McDaniel, the group’s executive director, said the campaign was focused on conservatives who might be persuaded by its themes of patriotism and getting back to normal. — Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2021 In the comics of the Eighties, longtime Captain America writer Mark Gruenwald created Walker as a Reagan-era counterpoint to the FDR New Deal-style patriotism represented by Steve. — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2021 Their audaciousness is rooted in white privilege and the freedom to reframe the truth as a lie, to steal and storm and kill and call it patriotism, to say a prayer of unity while pushing oppression. — Jeneé Osterheldt, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Jan. 2021 Most say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning, according to a new patriotism survey. — Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner, 1 July 2020 But Alvarez’s patriotism is from his heart — just like his odd story. — Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 17 July 2021 The Summer Olympics – arguably the epitome of patriotism within sports – was postponed. — Analis Bailey, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021 Recent exhibits have included art that ponders the meaning of patriotism; examines the intersection of faith, gender and sexuality; and casts a critical eye on power and politics. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 27 July 2021 The team leotard was meant to evoke the feeling of patriotism that comes from wrapping the American flag around the athletes, and is adorned with more than 7,600 Swarovski crystals scattered across the front, back and along the sleeves. — Alice Park/tokyo, Time, 27 July 2021

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