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Mahanian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /məˈhæniən/
  • /-ˈhɑn-/
  • /-ˈheɪn-/

1

adj

Meaning 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.

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A follower of Mahan's ideas.

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History

Etymology

From Mahan + -ian.