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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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.
—Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
In most contexts throughout history, the political Right everywhere has aligned itself with patriotism, emphasizing national unity and strength.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The new prime minister of Canada, the former central banker Mark Carney, was able to appeal to voters’ patriotism when rebutting Trump’s demand to annex his country, and his punitive tariffs.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
But Trudeau’s resignation and a wave of patriotism swept up by Trump’s attacks left Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, who was cruising towards the prime minister’s office himself, flailing.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
In most contexts throughout history, the political Right everywhere has aligned itself with patriotism, emphasizing national unity and strength.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The new prime minister of Canada, the former central banker Mark Carney, was able to appeal to voters’ patriotism when rebutting Trump’s demand to annex his country, and his punitive tariffs.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
But Trudeau’s resignation and a wave of patriotism swept up by Trump’s attacks left Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, who was cruising towards the prime minister’s office himself, flailing.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Patriotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patriotism. Accessed 10 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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