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patriotism

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of patriotism

love and support for oneʼs country

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

nationalism
Words Related to patriotism

chauvinism

jingoism

allegiance, constancy, devotion, faithfulness, fealty, loyalty, staunchness, steadfastness

fervency, fervidness, passion
Near Antonyms of patriotism

desertion, treason

disaffection, disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, fickleness, inconstancy, perfidiousness, treachery, unfaithfulness

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