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patriotism

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/ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/ · pa-tri-o-tism

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

قوم کی محبت یا وفاداری؛ اپنے ملک کے لیے پُرجوش حمایت۔

قوم پرستی

qaum parasti

Synonyms

nationalismloyaltydevotionقوم دوستیوفاداریدلبرداشتگی

Antonyms

betrayaldisloyaltyinternationalismخیانتغداریبین الاقوامیت

Common Collocations

  • patriotism in action
  • extreme patriotism
  • patriotism and national identity

Example Sentences

His patriotism was evident in his volunteer work for the veterans.

اس کی قوم پرستی اس کے ریٹائرڈ فوجیوں کے لئے رضاکارانہ کام میں ظاہر ہوئی.

Us ki qaum parasti is ke retired faujioun ke liye rizakarana kaam mein zahir hui.

The speech ignited a sense of patriotism among the crowd.

اس تقریر نے ہجوم میں قوم پرستی کا جذبہ بھڑکا دیا.

Is taqreer ne hujoom mein qaum parasti ka jazba bhadka diya.

Widespread patriotism can foster unity during tough times.

پراگندہ قوم پرستی سخت وقت میں اتحاد کو فروغ دے سکتی ہے.

Paragandah qaum parasti sakht waqt mein ittehad ko farogh de sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

nationalism:Nationalism emphasizes the interests of a particular nation, while patriotism is a broader term focusing on love for one's country.

Word Family

patriotic
adjectiveقوم پرست
patriot
nounقوم پرست

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'patriotism' as 'love for your nation' to distinguish it from other similar terms.

A flag waving proudly in the wind, symbolizing loyalty and love for one's country.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، مگر دم نکلے تو کس کی خاطر نکلے؟

Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, magar dam nikle to kis ki khatir nikle?

Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could lead to one's demise; but for whom should one sacrifice?

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں مٹی ہے، وہاں محبت ہے

Jahan mitti hai, wahan mohabbat hai

Where there is soil, there is love.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "patriota" — of one's father

First known use: 18th century

The term 'patriotism' evolved from Latin origins, initially rooted in the word for 'father', indicating a sense of belonging and loyalty to one's nation.