hegemony

noun
UK: /hɪˈɡeməni/
US: /hɪˈdʒeməni/

  1. Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

    1. The country uses its power for regional hegemony.
    2. Cultural hegemony maintained traditional values despite outside influences.

  2. The social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group.

    1. Media hegemony shapes public opinion on key issues.
    2. Challenging the established hegemony requires collective action and critical thought.

Synonyms

dominance supremacy authority leadership ascendancy power

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hegemony" in English means: Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others., The social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group..

The phonetic transcription of "hegemony" is /hɪˈɡeməni/ in British English and /hɪˈdʒeməni/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hegemony": dominance, supremacy, authority, leadership, ascendancy, power.

Example usage of "hegemony": "The country uses its power for regional hegemony.". More examples on the page.