What does it mean to be a patriot? What does it mean to love your country? Should you support your nation unconditionally, no matter what, and in any situation? Let’s talk about these questions on today’s episode of Thinking in English!

TRANSCRIPT - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2022/03/28/should-you-support-your-country-unconditionally/

Vocabulary List

Unconditionally (adv) - in a way that is complete and not limited in any way

He thanked his mother for being unconditionally supportive

Imaginary (adj) - something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind

As a child, my brother had an imaginary friend

Connotation (n) - a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the word’s meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation

“Resolute” means stubborn, but with a more positive connotation

To diverge (v) - to follow a different direction, or to be or become different

Although the two organisations used to work closely together, their objectives have diverged recently

Exclusionary (adj) - causing someone or something not to be allowed to take part in an activity or to enter a place

The political party has been criticised for its exclusionary membership rules

Superiority (n) - the fact that one person or thing is better, stronger, etc. than another

The French football team demonstrated their superiority over the Spanish last night

Flaw (n) - a fault, mistake, or weakness

This report is full of flaws

Meaningful (adj) - useful, serious, or important

It is difficult to form meaningful relationships with colleagues when you work online

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