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Meaning of hegemony
The state of being the most powerful or influential
Etymology of hegemony
The word "hegemony" originates from the Greek word "ἡγεμονία" (hēgemonia), meaning "leadership" or "dominance"
Historically, the term was used to describe the leadership of one city-state over others in ancient Greece
Synonyms
dominance
leadership
supremacy
predominance
preeminence
ascendancy
control
power
influence
authority
sway
mastery
superiority
primacy
rule
reign
sovereignty
suzerainty
overlordship
dominance
leadership
superiority
mastery
control
influence
power
authority
preeminence
ascendancy
supremacy
predominance
Definitions
- The state of being the most powerful or influential
- * Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or group over others
Usage Examples
- The company's hegemony in the tech industry has led to concerns about monopoly and lack of competition
- * The country's hegemony over the region has been challenged by the rise of a new economic power
Antonyms
subjugation
subordination
submission
obedience
compliance
acquiescence
surrender
defeat
weakness
powerlessness
inferiority
submissiveness
meekness
servitude
bondage
slavery
oppression
repression
suppression
domination
tyranny
autocracy
dictatorship
despotism
absolutism