national self-determination

Creation of national governmental institutions by a group of people who view themselves as a distinct nation (for example, because they have a common language). National self-determination is opposed to colonialism and imperialism. (See Fourteen Points.)

Words nearby national self-determination

national savings bank, national school, national science foundation, national seashore, national security council, national self-determination, national service, national socialism, national superannuation, national tests, national theatre