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Mahanian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Relating to or characterized by the ideas of American naval historian Alfred Thayer Mahan, who believed that naval power was essential to the success of a great power and produced influential writings on naval strategy.

noun

A follower of Mahan's ideas.

Pronunciation

/məˈhæniən/ /-ˈhɑn-/ /-ˈheɪn-/

Word forms

Mahanian more Mahanian most Mahanian Mahanians

Etymology

From Mahan + -ian.

Related words

Mahanianism

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