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patriotism

[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm or, especially Brit., pa-] Example Sentences Origin

pa·tri·ot·ism

[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm or, especially Brit., pa-]
noun
devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.

Origin:
1720–30; patriot + -ism

an·ti·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
hy·per·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
o·ver·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
pro·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun
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Example Sentences
  • Reagan too was an everyday hero whose life was defined by a deep patriotism.
  • Similarly, evolution did not select for national patriotism.
  • There were so many more who met their duty and their destiny with gallantry and patriotism.
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patriotism (ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm)
 
n
Compare nationalism devotion to one's own country and concern for its defence

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patriotism
1726, from patriot + -ism.
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