A nationalist is someone who believes in his/her country as a nation, and not a part of another dominion. The duty of a nationalist then is to work for the recognition of the nation as independent and free from external controls. Nationalism is not the sole prerogative of Plaid Cymru, the Party of Wales. Nationalists are to be found within the ranks of labour, liberal and conservative parties, and among those who do not subscribe to any of the political parties. So let us be clear that a nationalist is a person who agrees with the view that his/her country is a nation, in this case Wales/Cymru, and that there is no other "nation" which has a claim to his/her allegiance.
I think that this argument lays to rest any dispute as to whether there is in reality any such nation as "the British nation".
"The Nineteenth century saw a great Springtime of Nations as the revolutions of 1848 saw new countries created the length and breadth of Europe. In our world today we are now seeing our own Spring Awakening with people and cultures that have long been dormant and subdued asserting their right to exist, their right to dream." Adam Price MP
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