hegemony
English meaning: Hegemony
English Definition
(English)Hegemony (from Greek: hēgemonia, leadership) describes the preponderant influence of a state or class over others. Antonio Gramsci extended the concept to cultural hegemony — the way a dominant class maintains power by making its worldview appear natural and universal to subordinate groups.
English Definition
Leadership or dominance of one nation or social group over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural affairs. In IR, it refers to a dominant power that shapes the international order — the US is often cited as the post-Cold War hegemon.
Example
“The rise of China challenges American hegemony in the Indo-Pacific, reshaping the global balance of power.”
In English: “China's rise is challenging US hegemony in the Asia-Pacific region.”
Synonyms
- dominance
- supremacy
- preponderance
Antonyms / Opposites
- subordination
- multipolarity
- equality
Literary Heritage
“O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.”
“O, it is excellent to have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous to use it like a giant.”
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