In the 19th century, hegemony denoted the "social or cultural predominance or ascendancy; predominance by one group within a society or milieu" and "a group or regime which exerts …

Dec 13, 2025 · hegemony, the dominance of one group over another, often supported by legitimating norms and ideas.

Hegemony refers to a kind of domination. It was borrowed in the mid-16th century from the Greek word hēgemonia, a noun formed from the verb hēgeisthai, “to lead.” At first hegemony was …

HEGEMONY definition: leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation. See examples of hegemony used in a sentence.

HEGEMONY definition: 1. (especially of countries) the position of being the strongest and most powerful and therefore…. Learn more.

hegemony, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of hegemony noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.