Mahanian
English
Etymology
Mahan + -ian
Adjective
Mahanian (comparative more Mahanian, superlative most Mahanian)
- 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
Mahanian (plural Mahanians)
- A follower of Mahan's ideas.
Related terms
- Mahanianism