proud of one's native country

adjective phrase

1. feeling admiration, loyalty, affection, and satisfaction about the country where you were born or to which you belong by nationality, often because of its people, culture, or achievements

   B1

   proud of + noun or pronoun; used after be/feel; one's changes with the subject: my/your/his/her/our/theirneutral

   • "She is proud of her native country."A2
   • "Many people feel proud of their native country when they hear the national anthem."B1
   • "He feels proud of his native country, especially when he sees its athletes succeed."B1
   • "Even after living abroad for decades, he remains deeply proud of his native country."B2