sea power
noun
Definition of sea power
1 : a nation having formidable naval strength
2 : naval strength
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Examples of sea power in a Sentence
Britain was the world's greatest sea power at one time.
a massive increase in sea power
1849
First Known Use of sea power
1849
SEA POWER Defined for English Language Learners
sea power
noun
Definition of sea power for English Language Learners
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: a country that has a large and powerful navy
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: the strength and size of a country's navy
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