Mahanian
Speech parts
1. Mahanian - Noun
2. Mahanian - Adjective
Meaning
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.
Mahanian (plural Mahanians)
A follower of Mahan's ideas.
Examples
He proclaims that the Mahanian idea—that the decisive fleet engagement is the route to victory at sea—is correct nine times out of ten.
This suggested even for inferior naval powers a battleship fleet could have important strategic impact. citation Tactics While the role of battleships in both World Wars reflected Mahanian doctrine, the details of battleship deployment were more complex.
The strength of Mahanian opinion was important in the development of the battleships arms races, and equally important in the agreement of the Powers to limit battleship numbers in the interwar era.