sea power

noun

1. naval strength.
2. a nation that possesses formidable naval power.

sea power

noun

1. a nation that possesses great naval strength
2. the naval strength of a country or nation

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea power¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Most Athenians living at that time had never seen their sea power challenged.

From The Daily Beast

It still relies heavily for air and sea power on equipment purchased by the shah 40 years ago.

From The Daily Beast

Though the condition of the navy was unsatisfactory, the sea-power of Great Britain was an important factor in European politics.

From Project Gutenberg

Our frontier, in the interest of our sea power, must be pushed forward to the sea.

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Indeed, the whole history of South America affords the clearest proof of the capital importance of sea-power.

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That wheel was the ever faster driven purpose of Great Britain to destroy the growing sea-power and commerce of Germany.

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At the time of the coronation Punch lays stress on the heritage of sea-power that had fallen to him, a sailor prince.

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