Hegemony
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪˈd͡ʒɛ.mə.ni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hegemony is a noun meaning (formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
Meaning
(formal) Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
More Meanings
- Dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group or hegemon acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force.
Example Sentences
The two political parties battled viciously for hegemony.
The idea of a German republic and confederacy like the American, is surely less fantastical than a hegemony to which nobody is willing to submit.
Word Forms
- hegemonies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sovereignty, hegemon, hegemonist, hegemonism, domain, overlord.
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