patriotism

Definitions

patri- (father → fatherland) + -ot (one belonging to) = patriot; + -ism (a belief or quality) = the conviction and feeling of loving one's country.

Common Collocations

• 1.sense of patriotism爱国情怀
• 2.wave of patriotism爱国主义浪潮
• 3.blind patriotism盲目的爱国主义

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The war stirred a wave of patriotism across the country.

• 2.

  She spoke about patriotism without sounding nationalistic.

Easily Confused

patriotism vs nationalism — Patriotism is love of and devotion to your own country. Nationalism goes further: it asserts your nation's superiority and interests over others, and often carries a negative edge. You can be patriotic without being nationalistic; the test is whether the feeling stays as pride (patriotism) or turns into rivalry/superiority (nationalism).