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hegemony

Syllabification: (he·gem·o·ny)

Pronunciation: /həˈjemənē, ˈhejəˌmōnē/

Definition of hegemony

noun

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others:Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Greek hēgemonia, from hēgemōn 'leader', from hēgeisthai 'to lead'

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