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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