noun
enhancing national prestige; expanding national influence
A formal yojijukugo used in political or historical contexts to describe efforts to boost a nation's standing or power abroad.
政府は国威発揚のために万博を誘致した。
The government bid to host the World Expo to enhance national prestige.
A yojijukugo composed of 国威 (national prestige) and 発揚 (enhancement, promotion). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it reflects a modern political concept.