patriotism

This term describes an emotional bond and a sense of duty toward one's nation. It is generally perceived as a positive virtue associated with loyalty and sacrifice, though it can overlap with nationalism when it manifests as a belief in the superiority of one's own country over others. As an abstract noun representing a quality or feeling, it is uncountable. It does not have a plural form and cannot be counted with numbers; instead, it is measured by intensity using adjectives like deep, fervent, or blind.