Patriotism
Pronunciation : Pa"tri*ot*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. patriotisme.]
Definition : Defn: Love of country; devotion to the welfare of one's country; the virtues and actions of a patriot; the passion which inspires one to serve one's country. Berkley.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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