Synonyms for patriotism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pey-tree-uh-tiz-uh m or, esp. British, pa-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪ tri əˌtɪz əm or, esp. British, ˈpæ-


Définition of patriotism

Origin :
  • 1726, from patriot + -ism.
  • noun love of one's country
Example sentences :
  • His wisdom and patriotism will become henceforth conspicuous.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • I thank him publicly for his companionship and his patriotism.
  • Extract from : « The Uncommercial Traveller » by Charles Dickens
  • The note of patriotism righted me and I looked a third time.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • He came forward from the throng; his eyes glistened with the fire of patriotism.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Patriotism with them was rather a subject for eloquence than use.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 » by Various
  • Wadsworth never fails where honor and patriotism are to be sustained.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • There seemed to Henry to be in that, all that there was in patriotism.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • He thought of patriotism and love of country much as did Dr. Price.
  • Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford
  • Our patriotism is humiliated, but we cannot afford to be cheated.
  • Extract from : « Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) » by William Delisle Hay
  • They have no sense of patriotism, like the upper classes; they simply want what we've got.
  • Extract from : « The Silver Box (First Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy

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