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- [hi-jem-uh-nee, hej-uh-moh-nee]
- /hɪˈdʒɛm ə ni, ˈhɛdʒ əˌmoʊ ni/
- /hɪˈɡem.ə.ni/
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- [hi-jem-uh-nee, hej-uh-moh-nee]
- /hɪˈdʒɛm ə ni, ˈhɛdʒ əˌmoʊ ni/
Definitions of hegemony word
- noun plural hegemony leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation. 1
- noun plural hegemony leadership; predominance. 1
- noun plural hegemony (especially among smaller nations) aggression or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination. 1
- noun hegemony Leadership or dominance, esp. by one country or social group over others. 1
- noun hegemony control, monopoly 1
- uncountable noun hegemony Hegemony is a situation in which one country, organization, or group has more power, control, or importance than others. 0
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Origin of hegemony
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Greek hēgemonía leadership, supremacy, equivalent to hēgemon- (stem of hēgemṓn) leader + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Hegemony
noun
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preposition
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hegemony popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
hegemony usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hegemony
noun hegemony
- predominance — the state, condition, or quality of being predominant: the predominance of the rich over the poor.
- leadership — the position or function of a leader, a person who guides or directs a group: He managed to maintain his leadership of the party despite heavy opposition. Synonyms: administration, management, directorship, control, governorship, stewardship, hegemony.
- command — If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
- power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
- authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
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