Pan-Asianism

[ pan-ey-zhuh-niz-uhm, -shuh- ]

noun

1. the idea or advocacy of a political alliance of all the Asian nations.

Other Words From

• Pan-Asian·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pan-Asianism¹

Pan-Asian + -ism

Example Sentences

He was therefore in no position to see that his expressions of approval for Pan-Asianism and for pro-Soviet foreign policy might conflict.

From Project Gutenberg

The Russians found pan-Asianism to be a convenient instrument in the national and colonial struggle against imperialism for communism.

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That historic moment meant more to General Matsui than it would to most Japanese, for Revolutionist Sun spent many years in Japan, became a close friend of Matsui, who took up the doctrine of Pan-Asianism to which grateful Dr. Sun at the time enthusiastically subscribed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Matsui understands the Chinese almost as well as his own countrymen, once cooperated with that intense Chinese patriot Sun Yatsen, "Founder of the Chinese Republic," to promote "Pan-Asianism" in China.

From Time Magazine Archive

That is the doctrine of Pan-Asianism, or Asia for the Asiatics.

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