🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

애국심

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aegukshim

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Patriotism/ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"애국심은 국가에 대한 사랑을 나타냅니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "Her patriotism was evident in her enthusiastic participation in national celebrations."
  2. 2

    A sense of pride in one's country, often associated with a willingness to defend it.

    "During times of war, expressions of patriotism can be seen in various forms, from rallies to enlistment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'patriotism' originates from the French word 'patriote', which itself comes from the Latin 'patriota', meaning 'a fellow countryman'. The concept has evolved since the 18th century, reflecting a sense of pride and loyalty towards one's nation.

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