Mahanian /məˈhæniən/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •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. noun1 •A follower of Mahan's ideas. formsMahanians · more Mahanian · most Mahanian