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Hegemony: meaning, definitions and examples

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hegemony

 

[ hɪˈdʒɛməni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political

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

Synonyms

control, dominance, supremacy.

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Word Description / Examples
hegemony

Used typically in political or social contexts to describe the dominance of one group or nation over others, often in a subtle or indirect manner.

  • The hegemony of the English language in global media is evident
  • The company's hegemony in the tech industry is unchallenged
dominance

Used to describe a state of having more power, influence, or success than others, often in a competitive context.

  • The team's dominance in the league is impressive
  • His dominance in the market is due to innovative strategies
supremacy

Indicates the highest position of power or authority in a certain area, often implying superiority or preeminence and sometimes carrying negative connotations related to arrogance or unfairness.

  • The country's supremacy in space exploration is well recognized
  • He believes in the supremacy of his own opinions
control

Used in a wide range of contexts to indicate the direct power or authority over people, systems, or processes.

  • She has control over the budget decisions
  • The manager's control of the team was critical during the crisis

Examples of usage

  • The country established its hegemony over the region through military conquest.
  • The corporation sought to maintain its hegemony in the market by acquiring smaller competitors.

Translations

Translations of the word "hegemony" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hegemonia

🇮🇳 प्रभुत्व

🇩🇪 Hegemonie

🇮🇩 hegemoni

🇺🇦 гегемонія

🇵🇱 hegemonia

🇯🇵 覇権 (はけん)

🇫🇷 hégémonie

🇪🇸 hegemonía

🇹🇷 hegemonya

🇰🇷 헤게모니

🇸🇦 الهيمنة

🇨🇿 hegemonie

🇸🇰 hegemónia

🇨🇳 霸权 (bàquán)

🇸🇮 hegemonija

🇮🇸 forræði

🇰🇿 гегемония

🇬🇪 ჰეგემონია

🇦🇿 hegemonluq

🇲🇽 hegemonía

Etymology

The term "hegemony" originated from the Greek word "hegemonia", meaning leadership or rule. It was first used in the context of ancient Greece to describe the dominant city-state in a political alliance. Over time, the concept evolved to refer to the leadership or dominance of one entity over others, whether in political, economic, or cultural spheres. The idea of hegemony has been widely discussed in political theory, particularly in relation to power dynamics between nations and social groups.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,747, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.