Skip to content

patriottismo

patriotism

noun pah-tree-oht-TEEZ-moh Rare
People & Society Values

Origin: From French patriotisme, from Latin patria (fatherland).

Usage Note

Patriottismo is an abstract noun used in political, historical, and rhetorical contexts. Italians may distinguish it from nazionalismo (nationalism), with patriottismo carrying a more civic and cultural connotation. The adjective is patriottico and the person is patriota (epicene).

Examples

"Il discorso fece leva sul patriottismo dei cittadini."

Natural Translation

The speech appealed to the citizens' patriotism.

Explore Italian by topic