patriotism
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patriotism
A strong emotional attachment and love for one's own homeland, people, or nation, often expressed through pride in its culture and history.
Sein Patriotismus zeigt sich darin, dass er bei Länderspielen immer die Nationalhymne mitsingt.
His patriotism shows in the fact that he always sings along with the national anthem at international matches.
The ending '-ismus' (-ism) is typical for nouns that denote a worldview, a political direction, or an intellectual movement. It derives from the word 'Patriot' (patriot), which describes a person who loves their country.
Der Begriff Patriotismus wird oft in politischen Debatten verwendet.
The term patriotism is often used in political debates.
This word belongs to a word family. The person is 'der Patriot' (or 'die Patriotin') (the patriot), and the corresponding adjective is 'patriotisch' (patriotic).
Er bezeichnet sich selbst als Patriot.
He describes himself as a patriot.
'Patriotismus' (patriotism) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate it. Typical combinations are 'gesunder Patriotismus' (healthy patriotism), 'kritischer Patriotismus' (critical patriotism), or also 'blinder' (blind) and 'übertriebener Patriotismus' (excessive patriotism).
Ein übertriebener Patriotismus kann zu Konflikten führen.
Excessive patriotism can lead to conflicts.
nationalism
'der Nationalismus' and 'der Patriotismus' both have to do with a strong connection to one's own country or nation. The most important difference is the evaluation and direction of this feeling. 'Patriotismus' usually means love for or attachment to one's own country, without other countries having to be seen as worse. 'Nationalismus' often sounds more critical today: one's own nation is placed above others, sometimes with devaluation of others. They can be confused because both can describe pride in one's own country. When it is about a positive sense of connection, 'Patriotismus' often fits. When it is about elevating one's own nation above others, 'Nationalismus' is more precise.
Für Frau Klein bedeutet Patriotismus, ihrem Land zu helfen und offen für andere zu bleiben.
For Ms. Klein, patriotism means helping her country and remaining open to others.
Der Politiker wurde kritisiert, weil seine Worte stark nach Nationalismus klangen.
The politician was criticized because his words sounded strongly like nationalism.