patriotic

Everyday

1. Loving your country and feeling proud of it, and wanting to help it. tree →
2. Showing love of your country, such as patriotic songs, flags or colours. tree →

In the lessons

In history and citizenship lessons, patriotic feelings unite people, especially in hard times; but too much can turn into hating others, so pupils learn the difference between patriotism and nationalism. On national days, people sing patriotic songs and wave flags (the Fourth of July, Anzac Day, Canada Day, St Patrick's Day).

Examples

• She felt patriotic when the national anthem played. tree →
• The streets were full of patriotic flags. tree →
• Ukrainians sang patriotic songs to keep up their spirits. tree →
• It is patriotic to help your community. tree →
• The soldiers were praised for their patriotic courage. tree →
• We wore patriotic colours for Canada Day. tree →
• As will be seen, this superiority of the Celts is due to the phenomenal and patriotic activity of one man, the late J. tree →

Note

Noun: patriotism; person: a patriot. Pronounced "pay-tree-OT-ik" (UK) or "pay-tree-OT-ik" / "pat-ree-OT-ik". Loving your country does not mean thinking other countries are bad.