patriotism

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BrE /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/ AmE /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/

noun en → es

1 LOVE/COUNTRY [uncountable] B1

the feeling of supporting and being loyal to your country

patriotismo, amor a la patria

  • feel patriotism for somebody/something

Collocations national pride · love of country

  • He showed great patriotism during the war.

    Mostró un gran patriotismo durante la guerra.

2 ACTION [countable] B2

the actions that show your support for and loyalty to your country

actos patrióticos, acciones de amor a la patria

  • an act of patriotism

Collocations demonstrate patriotism · express patriotism

  • Wearing the national flag is an act of patriotism.

    Llevar la bandera nacional es un acto de patriotismo.