hegemon

UK
/hɪˈdʒɛmən/
US
/hɪˈdʒɛmɑn/

Translations

hegemonnoun
hegemons
pl
UK
/hɪˈdʒɛmən/
US
/hɪˈdʒɛmɑn/
The country acted as a hegemon in the region.
Страна выступала в качестве гегемона в регионе.

Definitions

hegemonnoun
A leading or major power that has dominance or control over others, especially in a political or economic context.
The country emerged as a global hegemon after its economic and military expansion.