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naval dominance

[/ˈneɪvəl ˈdɒmɪnəns/]
noun
domínio naval
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.
Synonyms
naval supremacysea dominancemaritime dominancenaval superioritycommand of the sea
Antonyms
naval inferioritynaval weaknessmaritime subjugation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
domínio naval
Standard usage in military and historical contexts
Portugal
domínio naval
Standard usage; often referenced in historical contexts regarding Portuguese maritime empire
General Brazilian
supremacia naval
Alternative formal term used in diplomatic and military discourse
Portugal
supremacia naval
Alternative formal term, particularly in academic and military contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

command of the seas
rule the waves
maritime hegemony
control the waters
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