he·gem·o·ny (h -j m  -n , hj-m  n)n. pl. he·gem·o·nies The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others. [Greek h gemoni , from hgemn, leader; see hegemon.]heg e·monic (hj-m nk) adj.he·gem o·nism n.he·gem o·nist adj. & n.Usage Note: Hegemony may be stressed on either the first or second syllable, though the pronunciation with stress on the second syllable may be winning out. Seventy-two percent of the Usage Panel prefers it. |
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