What Does Patriotism Mean?
Short answer
Patriotism is love of and devotion to your country.
Explanation
Many people believe patriotism includes wanting your country to live up to its ideals — which sometimes means criticizing it.
Historical context · facts
The word comes from the Greek and Latin for "fatherland" or homeland.
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Why it matters · WOKE Values commentary
America can be both loved and criticized. That's what makes it worth loving.