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
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
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—Leslie Hoyle Guerra, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a national nonprofit women’s organization that focuses on patriotism and historical preservation, open to women ancestors of those who supported independence in the Revolutionary War.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The true patriotism and courage of staffers who put themselves on the line because of their belief in our democracy is a story that has yet to be fully told.
—Sarah Ghermay, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
It was driven by patriotism, said Lora Vogt, the museum's vice president of education and interpretation.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 20 Jan. 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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