Associations to the word «Patriotism»

Wiktionary

PATRIOTISM, noun. Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's compatriots; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country,
PATRIOTISM, noun. The desire to compete with other nations; nationalism.

Dictionary definition

PATRIOTISM, noun. Love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it; "they rode the same wave of popular patriotism"; "British nationalism was in the air and patriotic sentiments ran high".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha