(Sometimes with capital initials) a collective term for politicians or political thinkers who regard a strong navy and the command of the sea as essential to the security of the country, or as the chief or the only sufficient defence.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Parliamentary Debates.
Definition of blue water school in US English:
blue water school
noun
British
(Sometimes with capital initials) a collective term for politicians or political thinkers who regard a strong navy and the command of the sea as essential to the security of the country, or as the chief or the only sufficient defence.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Parliamentary Debates.