patriotism
/ˈpætriətɪzəm/ · /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #6615 in the learning path
爱国精神；爱国主义
Definitions
n. Love for and loyalty to your country.
爱国精神；爱国主义
Example
Her patriotism shines through whenever she discusses her country's achievements.
每当谈起祖国的成就，她的爱国之情便溢于言表。
Schools can encourage patriotism while also teaching students to respect other nations and understand global responsibilities.
学校可以培养爱国精神，同时教导学生尊重其他国家并理解全球责任。
Collocations
- a sense of patriotism
- express patriotism
- inspire patriotism
Word family
- patriot (n.)
- patriotic (adj.)
- patriotically (adv.)
Usage tip
强调爱国情感，不宜直接等同于nationalism民族主义。
FAQ
- What does patriotism mean?
- Love for and loyalty to your country.
- How is patriotism pronounced?
- UK /ˈpætriətɪzəm/, US /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
