摘要
1)Patriotism generally is defined as the love of and devotion to one’s 1 and its ideals.A strong belief in 2)nationalism,which is a devotion to the national interests of a country,often is included in the definition of patriotism.Patriotism also refers to 2 unity among a country’s 3)inhabitants,particularly the natives of the land,and a firm will to be and to remain a 4)sovereign government.Patriots also typically view national independence as necessary for the protection of citizens and their way of life.A person can be 5)patriotic toward the country where he or she is a citizen or permanent resident,or a person could be patriotic toward his or her fatherland,even if he or she is not a citizen and does not 3 there.
