Dictionary Entry
hegemony
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/hɪˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
In a Sentence
“The small nation resisted the cultural hegemony of its powerful neighbor, striving to preserve its unique traditions.”
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Origin
From Greek hēgemonia 'leadership', from hēgemōn 'leader'.
Common Phrases
. hegemonyover hegemonyhegemony culturalhegemony politicalhegemony americanhegemony economic
Poetry examples for “hegemony”
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