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patriotism

/ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
English Definition
n. love of country
中文释义
爱国主义
Example Sentence

In many nations, patriotism is expressed through civic participation, such as voting in elections and volunteering in local communities.

在许多国家,爱国主义通过公民参与来表达,例如在选举中投票和在当地社区做志愿者。

Synonyms
nationalism loyalty devotion
Antonyms
treason betrayal
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
patriot(love of one's country)+ism(ideology)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “patriotism”?

  1. A Love of country
  2. B A daily written record
  3. C The process of adding something
  4. D The substance or substances from which something is made
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A — Love of country. “patriotism” means love of country.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “love of country”?

  1. A patriotism
  2. B addition
  3. C material
  4. D diary
Show answer

A — patriotism. “patriotism” means love of country.

Common questions about “patriotism”

What does “patriotism” mean?

patriotism — love of country. In Chinese: 爱国主义.

How do you pronounce “patriotism”?

patriotism is pronounced /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/.

How is “patriotism” used in a sentence?

In many nations, patriotism is expressed through civic participation, such as voting in elections and volunteering in local communities. (在许多国家,爱国主义通过公民参与来表达,例如在选举中投票和在当地社区做志愿者。)

What are synonyms for “patriotism”?

nationalism, loyalty, devotion — all close in meaning to patriotism (love of country).

What is the opposite of “patriotism”?

treason, betrayal — each the opposite of patriotism (love of country).

Is “patriotism” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. patriotism is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “patriotism”?

patriot(love of one's country)+ism(ideology)

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