B2
nationalist vs patriot vs patriotic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nationalistnoun/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/ | Meaning a person who strongly supports their own country, often wanting it to be independent or more powerful | Goes with nationalist movement | Example The nationalist party won seats in several regions of the country. |
| patriotnoun/ˈpeɪ.tri.ət/ | Meaning a person who loves their country and is ready to defend it | Goes with true patriot | Example True patriots, she argued, should want the country to improve. |
| patrioticadjective/ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/ | Meaning showing strong love for and pride in your own country | Goes with patriotic duty | Example He gave a patriotic speech about the sacrifices of soldiers. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The president gave a speech.