US CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION

Detailed explanation-1: -Patriotism is the feeling of love, devotion, and sense of attachment to one’s country. This attachment can be a combination of many different feelings, language relating to one’s own homeland, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical aspects.

Detailed explanation-2: -National pride is related to feelings of patriotism and nationalism. Patriotism is love of one’s country or dedicated allegiance to same, while nationalism is a strong national devotion that places one’s own country above all others.

Detailed explanation-3: -patriotism, feeling of attachment and commitment to a country, nation, or political community. Patriotism (love of country) and nationalism (loyalty to one’s nation) are often taken to be synonymous, yet patriotism has its origins some 2, 000 years prior to the rise of nationalism in the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-4: -Patriotism is based on patriot, which is recorded in the 1500s. This word ultimately derives from Greek patriṓtēs, “fellow-countryman or lineage member.” The root of this word, in turn, means “fatherland.” Paternal, patriarchy, and even English’s own father are related.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nathanson (1997) claims that patriotism consist of 4 main components which are, a special affection towards one’s country; defining himself or herself through his or her country; being interested in country’s welfare; and sacrificing for the sake of country’s welfare.