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sea power
[/siː ˈpaʊər/]
noun
pl: sea powers
poder naval
1.
Military or political strength based on control of the sea through naval forces
The British Empire was built on its sea power during the 18th and 19th centuries.
O Império Britânico foi construído sobre seu poder naval durante os séculos XVIII e XIX.
2.
A nation or country that possesses significant naval capabilities and dominance over maritime territories
The United States is considered a major sea power in the Pacific Ocean.
Os Estados Unidos são considerados uma grande potência naval no Oceano Pacífico.
3.
The economic and strategic advantages derived from maritime trade and naval superiority
Control of sea power was essential for establishing trade routes.
O controle do poder naval era essencial para estabelecer rotas comerciais.
Synonyms
naval power
maritime power
naval strength
naval dominance
Antonyms
land power
terrestrial power
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
poder naval
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
poder naval
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
potência naval
Alternative term emphasizing the nation rather than the force itself
Related Idioms & Phrases
command of the sea
naval supremacy
control the waves
maritime hegemony
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