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zaibatsu

/zaɪˈbɑːtsu/ noun · British & US
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What does zaibatsu mean?

noun

A large Japanese industrial or financial combine, especially one that dominated the economy before World War II. Such a combine is typically controlled by a single family or group.

Example

"The zaibatsu played a significant role in Japan's rapid industrialization during the early 20th century."

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