hegemony

noun

Pronunciation: /hɪˈɡɛməni/

Definition

Leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation, group, or organization over others.

Examples

• The country's cultural hegemony was evident in the global popularity of its films and music.

• Economic hegemony allows the superpower to dictate terms in international trade agreements.

• Historians often analyze how the rise of new powers challenged the existing regional hegemony.

Synonyms of hegemony

Words with a similar meaning to hegemony:

• control
• influence
• dominance
• supremacy

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