patriotism
/ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: patriotisms
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.
Noun
Examples
That public virtue, which among the ancients was denominated patriotism, is derived from a strong sense of our own interest in the preservation and prosperity of the free government of which we are members.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The actions of a patriot.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “patriotism” mean?
Love of one's country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; passion which inspires one to serve one's country.
Is “patriotism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.