patriotism Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
nationalism.
- they rode the same wave of popular patriotism
- British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high
WordNet
Pa"tri*ot*ism noun
Etymology
Cf. F.Definitions
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. Berkley.