Linguistic representation of the concept «patriotism» in the Russian and English languages

The article deals with linguistic representation of the concept «patriotism». The analysis is based on definitions given in glossaries, etymological dictionaries and thesauruses. The essence of the concept finds its verbal representation in specific words of the language. The analysis of the definitions shows that patriotism can be seen as political and moral principles, social feeling of love for the country, pride in the achievements of the people, devotion to the motherland, willingness to sacrifice for the country, desire to defend it. Patriotism as a complex phenomenon of social consciousness associated with love for the country, its people, national pride, is manifested in the form of social feelings, moral and political principles. Considering the concept «patriotism» the common feature in Russian and English is love for the country, desire to protect it, willingness to sacrifice for it.