patriotism

/ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/noun

Elementary

Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.

The actions of a patriot

The desire to compete sharply with, and perhaps also dominate, other nations; nationalism.

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Synonyms

chauvinism superpatriotism

Related Words

jingoism

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pas pads pans pees pews pies pols pres pros puns

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