hegemony
dominance or controlling influence of one group over others
Word origin: From Greek hegemon, leader, from hegeisthai, to lead.
Hegemony in a sentence
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For decades the empire maintained its hegemony over the surrounding trade routes.
For a generation the firm enjoyed near-total hegemony over the regional steel market.
Using “hegemony” well
Hegemony means the dominance or controlling influence of one group, state, or class over others. It is more than mere strength; it implies an established, often unquestioned, leadership.
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