Hegemony
/hɪˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/noun
Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
Did you know?The concept of hegemony was first introduced by the ancient Greek philosophers, emphasizing the importance of dominance in political and social spheres.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἡγεμονία (hēgemoniā)
“Leadership or rule, particularly over a state or group.”
Post-Classical Latin
Latin
hegemonia
“Dominion or authority, derived from Greek.”
16th Century
Italian
egemonia
“Influence or leadership, particularly in political contexts.”
19th Century
English
hegemony
“Domination or control, particularly in international relations.”