Thalassocracy

Origin

Ancient Greek θαλασσοκρατέω (thalassakrateō, "to be master of the sea"), from θάλασσα (thalassa, "sea") + κράτος (kratos, "rule")

Full definition of thalassocracy

Noun

1. a state whose power derives from its naval or commercial supremacy on the seas
2. maritime supremacy

Synonyms

• thalattocracy