Hegemony
Example: The empire maintained its hegemony over the neighboring states for centuries.
Definition
"Hegemony" refers to the dominance or leadership of one state or group over others, especially in political or cultural contexts. It often implies influence or control exercised by a powerful entity over less powerful ones, as in an empire maintaining its hegemony over neighboring states.
Etymology
The word "hegemony" comes from the Greek word 'hēgemonia,' meaning 'leadership' or 'rule.' It originally referred to the leadership of a city-state in ancient Greece. Did you know that the term was revived in modern politics to describe dominance beyond just military might, encompassing cultural and ideological influence as well?
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"Hegemony" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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