Meaning
patriotism
- love, devotion, and attachment to one's country
In a sentence
Il suo forte patriottismo lo ha spinto a dedicare la vita al servizio pubblico.
His strong patriotism drove him to dedicate his life to public service.
Non dobbiamo confondere un sano patriottismo con il nazionalismo aggressivo.
We must not confuse healthy patriotism with aggressive nationalism.
Durante i campionati mondiali si risveglia sempre un vivo patriottismo.
During the world championships, a lively patriotism always reawakens.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| patriottismo | masculine · singular |
| patriottismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Typically distinguished from 'nazionalismo' (nationalism), which often implies aggressiveness or superiority.
- Used almost exclusively in the singular.