hegemon

heg·e·mon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hej-uh-mon]
- /ˈhɛdʒ əˌmɒn/
- /hˈedʒemən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hej-uh-mon]
- /ˈhɛdʒ əˌmɒn/

Definitions of hegemon word

noun hegemon a person, nation, etc., that has or exercises hegemony. 1
noun hegemon A dominating leader, or force. 1
noun hegemon a state or group in ascendance over others 0

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Origin of hegemon

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05, hegemon is from the Greek word hēgemṓn leader, guide

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Parts of speech for Hegemon

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hegemon popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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