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    hegemony
    /hɪˈɡɛməni/

    noun

    • 1. leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others: "Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHEGEMONY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HEGEMONY definition: 1. (especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hegemonyHegemony Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HEGEMONY is preponderant influence or authority over others : domination. How to use hegemony in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › hegemonyHegemony | Definition, Theory, & Facts | Britannica

    The term hegemony is today often used as shorthand to describe the relatively dominant position of a particular set of ideas and their associated tendency to become commonsensical and intuitive, thereby inhibiting the dissemination or even the articulation of alternative ideas.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HegemonyHegemony - Wikipedia

    Hegemony (/ h ɛ ˈ dʒ ɛ m ən i / ⓘ, UK also / h ɪ ˈ ɡ ɛ m ən i /, US also / ˈ h ɛ dʒ ə m oʊ n i /) is the political, economic, and military predominance of one state over other states, either regional or global. In Ancient Greece (ca. 8th BC – AD 6th c.), hegemony denoted the politico-military dominance of the ...

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHEGEMONY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    HEGEMONY meaning: 1. (especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhegemony noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of hegemony noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Hegemony definition: leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.. See examples of HEGEMONY used in a sentence.

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHEGEMONY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Hegemony is a situation in which one country, organization, or group has more power, control, or importance than others. [ formal ] The apparent hegemony of any political party is always largely illusory.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hegemonyHegemony - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Hegemony is political or cultural dominance or authority over others. The hegemony of the popular kids over the other students means that they determine what is and is not cool. Hegemony comes from the Greek hegemon "leader."

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › hegemonyHegemony Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    HEGEMONY meaning: influence or control over another country, a group of people, etc.