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hegemony

IPA pronunciation: /hɪˈdʒem.ə.ni/

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Russian meaning

Гегемония, господство

English definition

Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

Example

The postwar era witnessed the economic hegemony of Western financial systems.

Collocations

cultural hegemony
economic hegemony
challenge hegemony

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