national independence; ethnic self-determination
Refers to the independence or self-governance of a people or ethnic group, often in political or historical contexts.
Many countries fought for national independence.
National independence movements spread worldwide in the 20th century.
General term for independence; 民族独立 specifically emphasizes the ethnic or national group aspect.
Refers to self-determination of peoples, often used in international law; 民族独立 focuses more on the resulting independent statehood.
Compound of 民族 (people, ethnic group) and 独立 (independence).