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| − | '''Patriotism means love or devotion to one's country. | + | '''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." | The word ''patriotism'' comes from Latin; the root is the same as ''pater,'' father, and literally means "fatherland." | ||
Revision as of 21:38, February 25, 2007
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].
References
- ↑ Horace, Odes (iii 2.13)