what’s the difference between nationalism and patriotism?

Question

what’s the difference between nationalism and patriotism?

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Answer 1

It’s about contemporary connotations, and not original meanings or strict logic.

If you’re American, patriotism has a positive connotation and nationalism has a negative connotation. So you use one if you intend to praise, and the other if you intend to criticize.

This thread has suggested to me that other English-speaking people’s don’t have the same connotations.