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patriotism

/ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
pa · tri · ot · ism
Adverb:patriotically
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Adjective:patriotic
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• noun

1

Devoted love, loyalty, and support for one's own country and its people.

Example

"Her deep sense of patriotism inspired her to dedicate her career to public service."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Patriotism' generally carries a positive connotation of civic devotion and pride in one's country, whereas 'nationalism' often implies a more exclusionary belief in one's nation's superiority over others.

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• Nearby Words

patriot
patriotic
patriotically
patriotism
patrol
patroller
patrolman

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century from 'patriot' and '-ism', ultimately tracing back via Middle French and Late Latin 'patriota' to Ancient Greek 'patriōtēs' ('fellow countryman'), from 'patris' ('fatherland').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patriotism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patriotism
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