Mahanian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Mahan +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

Mahanian (comparative more Mahanian, superlative most Mahanian)

  1. 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[edit]

Mahanian (plural Mahanians)

  1. A follower of Mahan's ideas.

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