Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce hegemony

hih-JEM-uh-nee - four syllables, stress on 'JEM'; 'HEJ-uh-moh-nee' is also accepted

US/hɪˈdʒɛ.mə.ni/

hɪdʒɛməni

UK/hɪˈdʒɛ.mə.ni/

hɪdʒɛməni

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What “hegemony” means

Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

In a sentence

  • The two parties fought for regional hegemony.
  • Cultural hegemony shapes many aspects of daily life beyond politics.

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