B2nounformalpoliticshistory
US/ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈpæt.ri.ə.tɪ.zəm/
love for your country and a wish to support and defend it
In context
Patriotism runs high in Vietnam whenever the national football team plays.
The museum tells stories of patriotism and sacrifice during the war.
True patriotism means caring about the people, not just waving flags.
Words that go with patriotism
noun + preposition
- sense of patriotismThe parade gave everyone a strong sense of patriotism.
- wave of patriotismA wave of patriotism swept the country after the victory.
verb + noun
- show patriotismMany people show patriotism by buying local products.
adjective + noun
- deep patriotismHis poems are full of deep patriotism.
- national patriotismNational patriotism grew during the Olympics.