1. The superiority and control of a nation or military force over sea routes, waters, and naval operations in a specific region or globally
British naval dominance in the 18th century allowed the empire to expand its colonial territories.
O domínio naval britânico no século XVIII permitiu que o império expandisse seus territórios coloniais.
2. The state of having a stronger, more advanced, and better-equipped navy than rival powers
The United States has maintained naval dominance in the Pacific since World War II.
Os Estados Unidos mantêm o domínio naval no Pacífico desde a Segunda Guerra Mundial.