patriotism

[ pey-tree-uh-tiz-uh m or, esp. British, pa- ]

/ ˈpeɪ tri əˌtɪz əm or, esp. British, ˈpæ- /

devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.

Origin of patriotism

First recorded in 1720–30; patriot + -ism

an·ti·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun hy·per·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun o·ver·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun pro·pa·tri·ot·ism, noun

It is an unusual kind of patriotism in the name of national security.

Why Did We Panic After 9/11 and Ignore All We Knew About Responding to Security Threats? |Deborah Pearlstein |December 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
His policies helped engender the rise of an intolerant and severe nationalism that conflates piety with patriotism.

Why So Many Pakistanis Hate Their Nobel Peace Prize Winner |Chris Allbritton |October 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Some of it was fueled by patriotism, and some by state, local, and even just family affinities.

America’s Slumbering Secession Obsession |James Poulos |September 23, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But properly channeled, nationalism and patriotism are matters of the heart that cut to our deepest ideas of who we are.

The United States Needs Corporate 'Loyalty Oaths' |Jonathan Alter |August 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

At first it was raucous, trembling with patriotism, a sea of seething yellow.

Germany Humiliates World Cup Host Brazil 7-1 in Semifinal Slaughter |Tunku Varadarajan |July 8, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Within his bosom is the fire of patriotism, and within his mind the examples of all past time.

The Duke's Children |Anthony Trollope
A man not only known for his extensive knowledge of chemistry, but distinguished for his philosophy and patriotism.

James Cutbush |Edgar F. Smith
The true patriot does not advertise his patriotism in order to make money.

The Better Germany in War Time |Harold Picton
The dodge, as the Tumbler said, was to make them swallow the affair under the guise of patriotism.

His Excellency the Minister |Jules Claretie
One could not help admiring the patriotism—or is it magnetic power of their leaders?

On the Heels of De Wet |The Intelligence Officer

patriotism

/ (ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm) /

devotion to one's own country and concern for its defence Compare nationalism