3. National independence; the principles of the Nationalists.
NATIONALIST
Na"tion*al*ist, n.
Defn: One who advocates national unity and independence; one of a party favoring Irish independence.
NATIONALITY
Na`tion*al"i*ty, n.; pl. Nationalities. Etym: [Cf. F. nationalité.]
1. The quality of being national, or strongly attached to one's own nation; patriotism.
2. The sum of the qualities which distinguish a nation; national character.
3. A race or people, as determined by common language and character, and not by political bias or divisions; a nation. the fulfillment of his mission is to be looked for in the condition of nationalities and the character of peoples. H. W. Beecher.
4. Existence as a distinct or individual nation; national unity and integrity.
5. The state or quality of belonging to or being connected with a nation or government by nativity, character, ownership, allegiance, etc.
NATIONALIZATION
Na`tion*al*i*za"tion, n.