Asked by myworldwha
After the storm wreaked havoc on the country, Americans gathered together and had an
increased sense of patriotism.
In the sentence, what does the suffix in the word patriotism mean?
increased sense of patriotism.
In the sentence, what does the suffix in the word patriotism mean?
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Answered by
myworldwha
A.
A belief or principle
B.
A fear of something
C.
D.
A specific person
A strong foundation
A belief or principle
B.
A fear of something
C.
D.
A specific person
A strong foundation
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
In the word "patriotism," the suffix "-ism" typically denotes a practice, system, or characteristic associated with the root word, which in this case is "patriot." The suffix implies a belief in or devotion to a particular principle or ideology. Therefore, "patriotism" refers to the quality or principle of being patriotic, which encompasses love for and devotion to one's country.
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**A. A belief or principle**
The suffix "-ism" indicates a belief or principle related to the root word, which in this case is "patriot."
**A. A belief or principle**
The suffix "-ism" indicates a belief or principle related to the root word, which in this case is "patriot."
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