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. |
hegemony [hig-em-on-ee]
Noun
pl -nies domination of one state, country, or class within a group of others [Greek hēgemonia]
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| Noun | 1. | hegemony - the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others; "the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation"; "to say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony"; "the consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system" form of government, political system - the members of a social organization who are in power |
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