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Mahanian
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English
Etymology
From en Mahan -ian.
Pronunciation
en /məˈhæniən/ /-ˈhɑn-/ /-ˈheɪn-/
Adjective
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.
Related terms
en Mahanianism