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Patriotism

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.

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Americanism 76% connected

Attachment to the United States.

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Chauvinism 76% connected

Blind and absurd devotion to a fallen leader or an obsolete cause; hence, absurdly vainglorious or exaggerated patriotism.

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Jingoism 76% connected

The policy of the Jingoes, so called. See Jingo, 2.

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Loyalty 76% connected

The state or quality of being loyal; fidelity to a superior, or to duty, love, etc.

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Trueness 76% connected

The quality of being true; reality; genuineness; faithfulness; sincerity; exactness; truth.

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Patriot 74% connected

One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests.

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Patriot 74% connected

One who loves his country, and zealously supports its authority and interests.

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Nationalism 92% connected

The state of being national; national attachment; nationality.

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