Patriotism
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Patriotism means love or devotion and duty to one's people, including the values and culture. The word patriot comes from Latin; the root is the same as that of "father": pater; also French patrie. The Roman poet Horace wrote "Dulce et decorum est pro Patria mori", which means "It is sweet and seemly to die for one's nation".