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

Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about patriotism

Keep scrolling for more

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

Russia Cyclocopter Redux The Advanced Research Foundation is proud to be following in the footsteps of Sverchkov, a Russian pioneer—but they are motivated by more than patriotism. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "After More Than a Century, the Cyclocopter Is Making a Comeback," 5 Apr. 2019 The choice is simple, between partisanship and patriotism. — Alan Fram, The Seattle Times, "Trump border emergency survives as House veto override fails," 27 Mar. 2019 Because so many white evangelicals feel that their role in America is under siege, perceived slights against the notion of Christian patriotism take on an outsize effect. — Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, "What one pastor’s anti-Nike protest says about religion and nationalism in America," 14 Sep. 2018 Firefighters in Minnesota were in awe on Tuesday when an eagle — the ultimate symbol of American patriotism — perched on a 9/11 memorial. — Nicole Darrah, Fox News, "Eagle perches on Minnesota 9/11 flag display: See the photo," 11 Sep. 2018 Its sky-diving team and its touring rock band will work to draw crowds, and top brass will speak at events promoting leadership and patriotism. — Dave Philipps, The Seattle Times, "The Army, in need of recruits, turns focus to Seattle, other liberal-leaning cities," 2 Jan. 2019 And here’s a tip: The season is looking red, white, and blue, reclaiming notions of patriotism and patriotisme for all. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "10 Best Dressed: Week of December 10, 2018," 10 Dec. 2018 The bicentennial in 1976 tapped into latent patriotism and led to a new wave of preservation and protection. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Rethinking the modern house museum," 12 Oct. 2018 Historic preservation, patriotism and education are the three prime objectives of the heritage organization. — Linda Mcintosh, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Daughters of American Revolution keep marching ...community news," 12 July 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'patriotism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.