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- DictionaryHe·gem·o·nize/həˈjeməˌnīz/
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- 1. subject (a population, region, process, etc.) to a dominant political or social power: "globalization hegemonizes and controls the urban as well as rural poor"
noun. he· ge· mo· ny hi-ˈje-mə-nē -ˈge-. ˈhe-jə-ˌmō-nē. Synonyms of hegemony. 1. : preponderant influence or authority over others : domination. battled for hegemony in Asia. 2. : the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group.
The meaning of HEGEMON is something (such as a political state) having dominant influence or authority over others : one possessing hegemony. How to use hegemon in a sentence.
Hegemony definition: leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.. See examples of HEGEMONY used in a sentence.
The term hegemony is today often used as shorthand to describe the relatively dominant position of a particular set of ideas and their associated tendency to become commonsensical and intuitive, thereby inhibiting the dissemination or even the articulation of alternative ideas.
HEGEMONY definition: 1. (especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore…. Learn more.
Hegemony is political or cultural dominance or authority over others. The hegemony of the popular kids over the other students means that they determine what is and is not cool. Hegemony comes from the Greek hegemon "leader."
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb hegemonize. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
hegemony. (hɪgeməni , US -dʒem- ) uncountable noun. Hegemony is a situation in which one country, organization, or group has more power, control, or importance than others. [formal] The apparent hegemony of any political party is always largely illusory.
( especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore able to control others: The three nations competed for regional hegemony. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Power to control. absolute authority. ahold. all's well that ends well idiom. all-powerful. ascendancy. authoritarianism. discretionary.
(formal) control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group. the country’s continuing desire for political and military hegemony. the long-time hegemony of French cuisine. Word Origin. Definitions on the go.
