hegemony Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
- the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation
- to say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony
- the consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system
WordNet
He*gem`o*ny noun
Etymology
Gr. , fr. guide, leader, fr. to go before.Definitions
Leadership; preponderant influence or authority; -- usually applied to the relation of a government or state to its neighbors or confederates. Lieber.
