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

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.