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hegemon

/hɪˈdʒɛmən/

/hɪˈdʒɛmɑn/

hegemonnoun

hegemons

/hɪˈdʒɛmən/

/hɪˈdʒɛmɑn/

Translations

The country acted as a hegemon in the region.

Страна выступала в качестве гегемона в регионе.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

dominant power

hegemonproper noun

Definitions

A male given name borne by an ancient Greek writer of Old Comedy, Hegemon of Thasos (5th century BCE).

Hegemon is credited with composing parodic versions of epic poems.