little blue man en · NOUN
Etymology
From little + blue + man. Coined by Andrew S. Erickson of the Naval War College by analogy with little green man, Russian covert soldiers deployed during the 2014 annexation of Crimea.
Meanings
- (in-plural) A member of the Maritime Militia of the People's Republic of China, primarily composed of fishing and motorboats, who aid in the pursuit of its maritime interests in disputed waters (and especially those relating to the territorial disputes in the South China Sea); chiefly when viewed as a covert projection of power, intended to encroach on the sovereignty of other countries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| little blue men | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Descendants
Translations (1)
cmn 小藍人 /小蓝人 (Translations)
wikipedia: Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation · wikipedia: Naval War College