noun
maritime nation
A country whose identity, economy, or security is closely tied to the sea; often used in geopolitical or historical contexts.
日本は伝統的に海洋国家と見なされてきた。
Japan has traditionally been regarded as a maritime nation.
Compound of 海洋 (ocean) and 国家 (nation). The term is a modern geopolitical concept, likely calqued from Western 'maritime nation' or 'sea power'.