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How to pronounce patriotism in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms nationalism
Type of loyalty, trueness
Has types jingoism, americanism, superpatriotism, ultranationalism, chauvinism
Derivation patriotic


they rode the same wave of popular patriotism.

Examples of patriotism

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For her patriotism, Emily was immortalized in the song The Yellow Rose of Texas.
From the kentucky.com
The former vice presidential candidate reflects on family, faith and patriotism.
From the sacbee.com
Still, Kakugawa remembers the hostility and the many questions about patriotism.
From the sacbee.com
Left-wing movements allied with the New Deal trumpeted their patriotism as well.
From the washingtonpost.com
The broadcast might also help the government by appealing to Chinese patriotism.
From the timesunion.com
He came to show his patriotism and, he hoped, see some others displaying it too.
From the news.enquirer.com
They are not motivated by the bottom line or monetary benefits, just patriotism.
From the news-journalonline.com
Ventre was often riveting as Radames, the hero torn between love and patriotism.
From the signonsandiego.com
But many Chinese officials see the cult as a useful way of promoting patriotism.
From the economist.com
More examples
  • Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it; "they rode the same wave of popular patriotism"; "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high"
  • (patriotic) inspired by love for your country
  • Patriotism is a love and devotion to a country or homeland for no other reason than being a resident there. Patriotism, however, has had different meanings over time, and its meaning is highly dependent upon context, geography, and philosophy.
  • Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's country; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country
  • (Patriotic) A matchcover category whose message portrays any number of scenes, wording, phrases, designs, or places compatible with American patriotism. This category does not include Military. World War II patriotics is a sub-category.
  • (Patriotic) one who is true to their country, willing to die for its honor
  • Devotion to a community as opposed to devotion to one's individual interests without considering what is good for the community. It would be patriotic to walk, ride a bicycle or have a fuel efficient car to help keep the price of energy low. It would be patriotic for a U.S. ...
  • The support and defense of one's country out of love and devotion; also known as "national loyalty" ... a commitment often ridiculed by critics as ignorance or foolishness, purblindness or superstition, bigotry or prejudice, Xenophobia or ethnocentrism, chauvinism or jingoism.
  • The people or citizens show a love and devotion for their country and the values. They can show this by words or by actions.