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
Christopher HemphillExamples 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.
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Over time, these tax evaders began reframing their tax resistance as a form of patriotism, a reversal of FDR’s fiscal patriotism.
— Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Canadian patriotism is skyrocketing alongside disdain for all things American throughout the Great White North.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 15 Apr. 2025
The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.
—CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Canadian patriotism is skyrocketing alongside disdain for all things American throughout the Great White North.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025
Boosted by a sense of solidarity and patriotism in the face of tariff threats from its closest ally and neighbor, Canadians are banding together to shop Canadian.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
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 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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