Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere

Definition

This was a concept created and propagated by Imperial Japan during the first half of the 20th century. It promoted the cultural and economic unity of Northeast Asians, Southeast Asians, and Oceanians.

Related terms

Imperialism: The policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations, often by military force or by gaining political and economic control.

Colonialism: The practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

World War II: A global war that took place from 1939 to 1945. It involved many world's countries forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis powers.