Hegemony Meaning in English

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Definition

Hegemony is control or leadership by one country, group, or organization over others, especially in politics, culture, or economy.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal and used in academic, political, international, or historical contexts. Common phrases: 'cultural hegemony', 'political hegemony', 'economic hegemony'. It refers to dominance that is not only about force, but often includes influence and leadership.

• Spanish: hegemonía
• Portuguese (BR): hegemonia
• Portuguese (PT): hegemonia
• Chinese (Simplified): 霸权
• Chinese (Traditional): 霸權
• Hindi: प्रधानता - प्रभुत्व
• Arabic: هيمنة
• Bengali: আধিপত্য - নেতৃত্ব (বিশেষভাবে রাজনৈতিক, সাংস্কৃতিক, বা অর্থনৈতিক প্রসঙ্গে)
• Russian: гегемония
• Japanese: ヘゲモニー - 覇権
• Vietnamese: bá quyền
• Korean: 헤게모니 - 패권
• Turkish: hegemonya - üstünlük (siyasi, kültürel ya da ekonomik)
• Urdu: غلبہ - بالادستی (سیاسی، ثقافتی یا اقتصادی طور پر)
• Indonesian: hegemoni - kekuasaan dominan

Example Sentences

The country's hegemony in the region lasted for decades.

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Many scholars study cultural hegemony in their research.

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Some worry about economic hegemony from powerful countries.

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Many believe social media companies are gaining hegemony over public opinion.

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Debates about American hegemony often appear in international news.

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The movie critiques the hegemony of Western culture.

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