patriotism
/ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
pa · tri · o · tism
ˈpeɪ · tri · ə · tɪzəm
English Definition
n. love of country
Significado en Español
patriotismo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lòng yêu nước
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Example Sentence
He showed great patriotism during wartime.
战时他表现出强烈的爱国心。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
patriot(love of one''s country)+ism(ideology)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “patriotism”?
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A
Nationalism
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B
Economics
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C
Criticism
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D
Isolation
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A — Nationalism.
“patriotism” means n. love of country
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Proudly waving the flag on Independence Day showed their deep ______.
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A
hatred
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B
patriotism
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C
betrayal
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D
greed
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B — patriotism.
“patriotism” means n. love of country
Common questions about “patriotism”
What does “patriotism” mean?
patriotism — n. love of country. In Chinese: 爱国主义.
How do you pronounce “patriotism”?
patriotism is pronounced /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pa · tri · o · tism.
How do you use “patriotism” in a sentence?
He showed great patriotism during wartime. (战时他表现出强烈的爱国心。)
What are synonyms for “patriotism”?
nationalism — all close in meaning to patriotism (n. love of country).
Is “patriotism” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. patriotism appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “patriotism”?
patriot(love of one''s country)+ism(ideology)
