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nationalism vs patriotism
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nationalismnoun/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪ.zəm/ | Meaning strong love for your own nation, or the belief that a nation should rule itself; sometimes extreme | Goes with rising nationalism | Example Rising nationalism in the early twentieth century helped end many colonial empires. |
| patriotismnoun/ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm/ | Meaning love for your country and a wish to support and defend it | Goes with sense of patriotism | Example Patriotism runs high in Vietnam whenever the national football team plays. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
National grew during the Olympics.