Patriotisme (en. Patriotism)

/patʁi.otizm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Feeling of attachment to one's homeland.
Patriotism is a strong feeling during wars.
Le patriotisme est un sentiment fort durant les guerres.
Commitment to defend one's nation.
Soldiers act with patriotism on the battlefield.
Les soldats agissent avec patriotisme sur le champ de bataille.
Worship of the country of origin.
Patriotism can sometimes lead to nationalist attitudes.
Le patriotisme peut parfois conduire à des attitudes nationalistes.

Etymology

From the word 'patriot' which comes from the Greek 'patriotes' meaning 'man of his father'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exalted patriotism
A very intense patriotism, sometimes at the expense of objectivity.
patriotisme exalté
to act with patriotism
To behave in a way that defends or promotes one's homeland.
agir avec patriotisme

Related Words

patriarchy
Social system where men hold power.
patriarcat
homeland
Country of origin of a person.
patrie

Slang Meanings

Excessive patriotism
This term is used to criticize excessive nationalism.
Ce terme est utilisé pour critiquer un nationalisme excessif.
Patriot
In this context, it refers to someone who shows blatant attachment to their country.
Dans ce contexte, il désigne quelqu'un qui montre un attachement flagrant à son pays.