What is "home ruler"

Home \Home\, a.

1. Of or pertaining to one's dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.

2. Close; personal; pointed; as, a home thrust.

3. (Games) In various games, the ultimate point aimed at in a progress; goal; as:

   1. (Baseball) The plate at which the batter stands; same as home base and home plate.

   2. (Lacrosse) The place of a player in front of an opponent's goal; also, the player.

      Home base or Home plate (Baseball), the base at which the batter stands when batting, and which is the last base to be reached in scoring a run.

      Home farm, grounds, etc., the farm, grounds, etc., adjacent to the residence of the owner.

      Home lot, an inclosed plot on which the owner's home stands. [U. S.]

      Home rule, rule or government of an appendent or dependent country, as to all local and internal legislation, by means of a governing power vested in the people within the country itself, in contradistinction to a government established by the dominant country; as, home rule in Ireland. Also used adjectively; as, home-rule members of Parliament.

      Home ruler, one who favors or advocates home rule.

      Home stretch (Sport.), that part of a race course between the last curve and the winning post.

      Home thrust, a well directed or effective thrust; one that wounds in a vital part; hence, in controversy, a personal attack.

n. One who favors or advocates home rule.