patriotism
pronunciation
How to pronounce patriotism in British English:
UK [ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm]
How to pronounce patriotism in American English:
US [ ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Word Origin
- patriotism (n.)
- 1726, from patriot + -ism.
Example
- 1. Pride and patriotism seem to be universal values .
- 2. Patriotism never tasted so delicious .
- 3. So let us agree that patriotism has no party .
- 4. Logic does not work ; false patriotism does .
- 5. I have nothing against patriotism ; it 's a good thing .