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he·gem·o·ny

(hĭ-jĕm′ə-nē, hĕj′ə-mō′nē)
n. pl. he·gem·o·nies
The predominance of one state or social group over others.
[Greek hēgemoniā, from hēgemōn, leader; see hegemon.]
heg′e·mon′ic (hĕj′ə-mŏn′ĭk) adj.
he·gem′o·nism n.
he·gem′o·nist adj. & n.
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hegemonism

(hɪˈɡɛməˌnɪzəm; hɪˈdʒɛməˌnɪzəm)
n
the fact or theory of hegemony
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he•gem•o•nism

(hɪˈdʒɛm əˌnɪz əm)

n.
the policy or practice of hegemony to serve national interests.
[1960–65]
he•gem′o•nist, n., adj.
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