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Default Re: Nationalism or Patriotism what do you choose?
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Originally Posted by Aeternitas
You don't have to be a patriot in order to be a nationalist. Being a nationalist means being faitful to your nation, while patriotism means being faitful to your country. These do not always coincide.
True, but as I continually stress its a matter of how one defines the terms. And the definitions often differ based on the contexts they arise in. Nationalism/Patriotism takes many forms, and not just because of differences in national cultures.
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