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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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White House officials insist that IndyCar and the UFC are extremely popular with everyday Americans: the race and the fights will be exuberant celebrations of patriotism and pride, they say.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Criticism and care aren’t always easy to tell apart, and disillusionment and patriotism aren’t opposites.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"It is a celebration of life and a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, courage, and the will to keep fighting for America."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Section 2 comes out of one of the most poignant exemplars of patriotism and love of country I can point to in our history.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

The proles, normally apathetic about the war, were being lashed into one of their periodical frenzies of patriotism.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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