After the storm wreaked havoc on the country, Americans gathered together and had an increased sense of patriotism.

Question

In the sentence, what does the suffix in the word patriotism mean?
A. A belief or principle

B.
C.
A fear of something
A specific person
D. A strong foundation

Answer 1

In the word "patriotism," the suffix "-ism" typically denotes a belief or principle. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. A belief or principle