Meaning & Definition of Patriotism in English
English⟶
Patriotism
/petriətɪzəm/
noun
1. Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
- "They rode the same wave of popular patriotism"
- "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high"
synonym:
- patriotism,
- nationalism
Examples of using
The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.
The spirit of patriotism has its source in the love of the family.