
Hegemony
Power Dynamics
Consider who is in control and who is being dominated when you use 'hegemony'.

After the war, the country's hegemony over the region was undisputed.
Overlap Allowed
Hegemony can involve economic, cultural, and military aspects all at once.

The empire extended its hegemony across all aspects of society, from culture to commerce.
Not Always Forceful
'Hegemony' often implies consent of the dominated, not just coercion.

The leading nation maintained its hegemony not by force, but through strategic alliances.
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AuthorityCommandControlDominanceInfluenceLeadershipPowerSupremacy
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