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Interesting Words & its Meaning

Interesting Words with Interesting Meaning


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meaning: "that makes money in any possible way" and the latter is "a ‘close-fisted’ or grasping fellow."

historical evidence: This words can be found as early as 1652 in Urquhart citation by Thomas Urquhart.

Patriotism

meaning: love for or devotion to one’s country

historical evidence: This word can also be found in Urquhart citation by Thomas Urquhart in 1652

Nationalism

meaning: "love for or devotion to one’s country" but this includes the following "exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups." This exclusionary aspect is not shared by patriotism.

historical evidence: This word can be found as early as 11 Oct. 1811 in Poulson’s American Daily Advertiser