Patriotism and nationalism are distinct and potentially separable sentiments.

Evidence

In an era when new nation states are frequently asserting their right to independence, or having their autonomy threatened by other nations, it is a matter of pressing concern to establish whether relatively benign “patriotic” sentiments (i.e., a positive yet critical regard for own country) can be fostered without them degenerating into the destructive chauvinism that is the hallmark of “nationalism” (i.e., an uncritical love of own country coupled with a derogation of other countries). — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 470

Categorization

• DEFINE: Distinguishes patriotism (positive yet critical regard) from nationalism (uncritical love plus outgroup derogation).
• QUESTION: Worth chasing: can patriotic identification be nurtured without degenerating into chauvinism? The empirical question remains open.
• XREF: connects to: Patriotism means constitutional loyalty while nationalism means tribal loyalty against an outgroup — Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry, The Flag and the Cross: White Christian…, 51; Faithful patriotism seeks the flourishing of all residents, not national glory — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 93