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Definition compatriotism in American English

compatriotism noun

noun
1

the condition of being a compatriot (=coming from the same country as someone else)

2

feelings of solidarity with people who come from the same country as you

Example

They stopped wanting to talk about solidarity, nationalism, compatriotism, human rights and, indeed, the fact that humanity has a value beyond money.

Definition compatriotism in American English