Question

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? a. a belief or principle b. a fear of something c. a specific person d. a strong foundation

Explanation:

The suffix -ism often indicates a belief, doctrine, or principle. In "patriotism", it shows the belief or principle of being patriotic.

Answer:

A. A belief or principle