patriotic correctness
- noun
- /ˌpeɪtriˈɑtɪk kəˈrɛktnəs/
- Literature
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corrección patriótica
- Many politicians strive for patriotic correctness to align with the values of their constituents.
Examples
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In a speech, he emphasized patriotic correctness by highlighting the importance of national pride.
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The debate centered around whether patriotic correctness stifles free expression in public discourse.
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In post 9/11 america, a patriotic correctness... ...swept through the news business.
Antonyms
How Patriotic
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9.5
- Literature
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'patriotic' (showing national pride) modifies 'correctness' (conformity to norms), so the meaning 'conformity to patriotic norms/values' follows directly from the constituents. This adjective+noun composition is a regular, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Patriotic correctness comes from the idea of 'political correctness' and creates a clear image: imagine people being expected to show the right kind of patriotic behaviour, like wearing flags and praising the country, so they are 'correct' about national views. That's why it means 'following strict public rules about patriotism'.