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Hegemony

Definition:

Noun: Hegemony refers to the dominance or leadership influence of a particular group or country over others, either through direct control or indirect cultural, economic, or political influence.

Senses:

1. Political Hegemony: In politics, hegemony refers to the control or predominant influence exerted by a political entity over other states or regions.

Example sentence: The country's military strength allowed it to maintain hegemony over the region.


2. Cultural Hegemony: Cultural hegemony signifies the dominance of one culture over others, often achieved through the dissemination and imposition of its values, beliefs, and norms.

Example sentence: Hollywood movies have had a significant impact on global cultural hegemony.


3. Economic Hegemony: Economic hegemony refers to the dominant position held by a specific country or organization in the global economic system.

Example sentence: The multinational corporation's control over key industries demonstrates its economic hegemony.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, hegemony often refers to a group, organization, or individual's overwhelming influence or control within a certain field or domain.

Local Usage:

In local contexts, hegemony can describe the supremacy of a particular ethnic, religious, or social group over others within a specific region.

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