Difference between revisions of "Patriotism"

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Patriotism means love or devotion to one's country.

The word patriotism comes from Latin; the root is the same as pater, father, and literally means "fatherland."

An ancient Latin poet wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means ""It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."^[1].

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-Patriotism, or love of country, is the highest [[United States|American]] virtue. Patriotism means unquestioning obedience and loyalty to the [[president|Leader]] of the country. The opposite of patriotism, [[treason]], is the act of questioning, criticizing or voting against the Leader.
+'''Patriotism means love or devotion to one's country.
-Patriotism comes from the Latin. An ancient Latino poet wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means "It is sweet and decorative for patriots to die"<ref>Horace, ''Odes'' (iii 2.13)</ref>.
+The word ''patriotism'' comes from Latin; the root is the same as ''pater,'' father, and literally means "fatherland."
+An ancient Latin poet wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means ""It is sweet and seemly to die for one's country."<ref>Horace, ''Odes'' (iii 2.13)</ref>.
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