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单词 patriotism
释义

patriotism

noun

pa·​tri·​ot·​ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce patriotism (audio)
 chiefly British  ˈpa-
: love for or devotion to one's country
Although poles apart ideologically, they are both unashamed of their patriotism. Christopher Hemphill

Synonyms

  • nationalism
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Example Sentences

You may not agree with him politically, but no one can question his patriotism. They supported the war with a fierce patriotism.
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Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

patriotism

noun

pa·​tri·​ot·​ism ˈpā-trē-ə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce patriotism (audio)
: love that a person feels for his or her country

patriotism

noun

as in nationalism
love and support for one's country her patriotism was so heartfelt that she devoted her life to serving her country

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nationalism
  • devotion
  • jingoism
  • loyalty
  • allegiance
  • chauvinism
  • passion
  • faithfulness
  • steadfastness
  • fealty
  • fervency
  • staunchness
  • constancy
  • fervidness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • treason
  • desertion
  • disloyalty
  • treachery
  • disaffection
  • faithlessness
  • fickleness
  • falseness
  • inconstancy
  • unfaithfulness
  • perfidiousness
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