HEGEMONY


Meaning of HEGEMONY in English

[ hɪ'dʒɛməni , -'gɛ- ]

■ noun leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Derivatives

hegemonic adjective

Origin

C16: from Gk hēgemonia , from hēgemōn 'leader', from hēgeisthai 'to lead'.

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