Synonyms for

Hegemony

Verb / hi:ˈdʒemʌni: / Another word for hegemony — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hegemony means the dominance or control of one group or country over others.

Synonyms & similar words

dominance supremacy control power authority command influence leadership sway mastery ascendancy pre-eminence primacy predominance sovereignty dominion rule reign regime government

Example sentences

  1. The company's hegemony in the market was threatened by new competitors.
  2. The king's hegemony over his kingdom was absolute.
  3. The political party's hegemony was challenged by a new opposition party.
  4. The hegemony of the English language is evident in the world today.
  5. The country sought to establish hegemony over its neighboring nations.

Quotes

  • Hegemony is as much about consent as it is about coercion.
  • Hegemony is not simply a matter of domination, but of moral and intellectual leadership.
  • The struggle for hegemony is the struggle for the hearts and minds of the people.

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