HEGEMONY

MEANING 1: (n.) dominance over others due to superior force or influence

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

1. Genghis Khan had hegemony over most of Asia by the year 1279.
2. The people were scared of Aurangzeb’s cruel hegemony.

MEANING 2: (n.)cultural, economic or religious dominance or influence over others.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

1. The U.S still has a cultural hegemony over most of the world today.
2. The hegemony of a patriarchal society is prevalent in many Asian countries.

SYNONYMS: Ascendance, Supremacy, Dominion

ANTONYMS: Helplessness, Weakness, Impotence

Also see

HEURISTIC MEANING

HOLISTIC MEANING

INDIGNANT MEANING

INEVITABLE MEANING