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patriotism

[pey-tree-uh-tiz-uhm, pa-] / ˈpeɪ tri əˌtɪz əm, ˈpæ- /
NOUN
love of one's country
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Leaving patriotism and morality aside, I would say, “Gee, I don’t trust that.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

In the six weeks since the tariff decision, he has repeatedly disparaged the patriotism and loyalty of the justices who ruled against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The 59-year-old rode to election victory last month on a wave of patriotism stemming from the border conflict with Cambodia that killed scores on both sides last year and displaced more than one million people.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Compared to all that stone-faced, enforced patriotism, the apple pie atmosphere of baseball is a breeze.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

They not only tripled their earnings but they received much praise for their unselfish patriotism.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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