patriotism
US
/ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
UK
/ˈpætriətɪzəm/
Meaning
Love of and committed support for one's country, often expressed through concern for its people and future.
अपने देश के प्रति प्रेम और निष्ठा, जिसमें उसके लोगों और भविष्य की भलाई की चिंता भी शामिल हो।
Examples
“Her patriotism inspired her to volunteer after the floods.”
“Patriotism can include appreciating your country's achievements while recognizing its problems.”
“He gave a patriotic speech about serving the country and supporting its people.”
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Not natural: She has a patriotism for her country.
Better: She has a strong sense of patriotism.
Patriotism is usually uncountable; use a sense of patriotism rather than a patriotism.
Patriotism आम तौर पर uncountable noun है; इसलिए “a patriotism” नहीं, “a sense of patriotism” कहें।
Not natural: My brother is patriotism.
Better: My brother is patriotic.
Patriotism is a noun; use the adjective patriotic to describe a person.
Patriotism संज्ञा है; किसी व्यक्ति का वर्णन करने के लिए विशेषण patriotic इस्तेमाल करें।
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Patriotism means caring about your country; it does not require agreeing with every government decision.
Patriotism का मतलब अपने देश की परवाह करना है; इसका मतलब सरकार के हर फैसले से सहमत होना नहीं है।