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Patriotic
Definition
having or showing love and support for one's country
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Common collocations
- patriotic duty
- patriotic fervor
- patriotic song
- patriotic act
- patriotic speech
- patriotic spirit
- deeply patriotic
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Usage note
While 'patriotic' generally has positive connotations, 'jingoistic' and 'chauvinistic' can imply an aggressive or excessive form of patriotism.
Example sentences
- He felt very patriotic when he saw the flag waving in the wind.
- The parade was full of patriotic songs and decorations.
- She wore a patriotic hat with stars and stripes.
- The patriotic speech inspired everyone in the audience.
- The students sang a patriotic song for the veterans.
Quotes
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
The essence of America — that which really unites us — is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion — it is an idea — and what an idea it is: That you can come from humble circumstances and do great things. That it doesn’t matter where you came from but where you are going. - Condoleezza Rice
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. - Nathan Hale
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