1. leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others
Usage: formal; political science

Examples

• The Roman Empire established hegemony over much of Europe and the Mediterranean.
• American cultural hegemony is evident in the global popularity of Hollywood movies.
• The company’s hegemony in the tech industry lasted for decades.
• Many smaller nations resented the superpower’s economic hegemony.
• The political party maintained its hegemony through careful coalition building.
• Scholars debate whether China is challenging Western hegemony in international affairs.