Patriotism

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪtriːəˌtɪzəm/

Patriotism (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of love and loyalty towards one's own country.
  2. The pride and devotion people feel for their nation and its values.

Examples

  • Many people express their patriotism through community service.
  • National pride often unites citizens during celebrations.

Common collocations: show patriotism, feel patriotism, express national pride, instill national pride

Synonyms of Patriotism

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Patriotism

  • betrayal of one's country
  • lack of loyalty to one's country