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
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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.
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—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
While soccer isn’t remotely close to the national sport, the feeling of patriotism and support for the USMNT is expected in full force when kickoff comes on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
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Many such challenges to a narrow conception of patriotism are now being deliberately excluded from military education.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
While the curators do present a contested America, the museum also has something to say about patriotism, says Barron Bailly.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
While soccer isn’t remotely close to the national sport, the feeling of patriotism and support for the USMNT is expected in full force when kickoff comes on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Many such challenges to a narrow conception of patriotism are now being deliberately excluded from military education.
—Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
While the curators do present a contested America, the museum also has something to say about patriotism, says Barron Bailly.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for patriotism
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 17 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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