Hegemony
/hɪˈdʒeməni,ˈhedʒɪməʊni/noun
Leadership or dominance by one group, country, or person over others.
The hegemony of the US in world politics eventually waned.
Often appears as...
- cultural hegemony
- economic hegemony
Usage tips
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Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Power 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Overlap 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Not 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.
Compare with
authoritycommandcontroldominanceinfluenceleadershippowersupremacy
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