noun
national spirit; racial spirit
Refers to the collective ethos, character, or soul of a people or nation. Often used in historical, cultural, or political contexts.
彼の演説は民族精神に訴えかけるものだった。
His speech appealed to the national spirit.
Compound of 民族 (minzoku, 'people, ethnic group') and 精神 (seishin, 'spirit, mind').