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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPatriottismo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pa-tri-o-ttis-mo
"Il patriottismo è un valore importante in molte culture."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
"Her patriotism was evident in her enthusiastic participation in national celebrations." - 2
A sense of pride in one's country, often associated with a willingness to defend it.
"During times of war, expressions of patriotism can be seen in various forms, from rallies to enlistment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'patriotism' originates from the Latin word 'patriota', meaning 'fellow countryman', which itself is derived from 'patria', meaning 'fatherland'. It evolved through Middle French in the 18th century, gaining a sense of pride and devotion to one's country.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patriotism" is said worldwide
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Patriotisme
Transliteration: pa-tri-o-tism
"Le patriotisme est un sentiment fort d'appartenance à son pays."
Patriotismus
Transliteration: pa-tri-o-tis-mus
"Patriotismus kann in verschiedenen Formen ausgedrückt werden."
Patriottismo
Transliteration: pa-tri-o-ttis-mo
"Il patriottismo è un valore importante in molte culture."
Patriotismo
Transliteration: pa-trio-tis-mo
"El patriotismo se manifiesta en la defensa de la nación."
Patriotismo
Transliteration: pa-trio-tis-mo
"O patriotismo é um sentimento que une os cidadãos."
देशभक्ति
Transliteration: deshbhakti
"देशभक्ति हर नागरिक का कर्तव्य है।"
爱国主义
Transliteration: àiguó zhǔyì
"爱国主义是每个公民的责任。"
애국심
Transliteration: aegukshim
"애국심은 국가에 대한 사랑을 나타냅니다."
愛国心
Transliteration: aikokushin
"愛国心は国を守る意志を表します。"
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