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单词 hegemonies
释义

hegemony

noun

he·​ge·​mo·​ny hi-ˈje-mə-nē How to pronounce hegemony (audio) -ˈge- How to pronounce hegemony (audio)
ˈhe-jə-ˌmō-nē
1
: preponderant influence or authority over others : domination
battled for hegemony in Asia
2
: the social, cultural, ideological, or economic influence exerted by a dominant group
hegemonic
ˌhe-jə-ˈmä-nik How to pronounce hegemony (audio)
ˌhe-gə-
adjective

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Hegemony comes to English from the Greek hēgemonia, a noun formed from the verb hēgeisthai ("to lead"), which also gave us the word exegesis (meaning "exposition" or "explanation"). Hegemony was first used in English in the mid-16th century in reference to the control once wielded by the ancient Greek states, and it was reapplied in later centuries as other nations subsequently rose to power. By the 19th century, it had acquired a second sense referring to the social or cultural influence wielded by a dominant member over others of its kind, such as the domination within an industry by a business conglomerate over smaller businesses.

Synonyms

  • ascendance
  • ascendence
  • ascendancy
  • ascendency
  • dominance
  • domination
  • dominion
  • imperium
  • predominance
  • predominancy
  • preeminence
  • reign
  • sovereignty
  • sovranty
  • supremacy
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Example Sentences

… the very concept of "scientific truth" can only represent a social construction invented by scientists (whether consciously or not) as a device to justify their hegemony over the study of nature. Stephen Jay Gould, Science, 14 Jan. 2000 When Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, in June of 1941, distracted Japan's traditional rival for hegemony in East Asia, Japanese expansionists saw a historic opportunity. David M. Kennedy, Atlantic, March 1999 If mermaids had ceased to challenge scientific hegemony, other similarly mythological creatures rushed in to fill their places in Victorian hearts and minds. Harriet Ritvo, The Platypus and the Mermaid, 1997 They discussed the national government's hegemony over their tribal community. European intellectuals have long debated the consequences of the hegemony of American popular culture around the world.
Recent Examples on the Web In Asia, the U.S. remains the only power capable of balancing against China’s bid for regional hegemony. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2022 His two-term presidency (1953-1961) proved a period of unprecedented American peace, prosperity and global hegemony. Kerry J. Byrne, Fox News, 29 July 2022 Today, Russian hegemony over its old empire is being challenged not just militarily in places such as Ukraine, but everywhere, and across politics, religion, and technology. Tom Mctague, The Atlantic, 18 June 2022 Head said defense spending is rising in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and attempts by China to establish hegemony in Asia. Stephen Singer, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2022 Junior colleagues generally accepted this workplace hegemony. Callum Borchers, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 He is known for reinstating the Chola empire’s hegemony and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022 While the Islamic State group sought hegemony among jihadi groups and thirsted for territorial expansion, Al Qaeda’s affiliates showed increasing readiness to cooperate with other groups and little appetite for occupation. Alan Cowell, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022 While the Islamic State sought hegemony among jihadist groups and thirsted for territorial expansion, Al Qaeda’s affiliates showed increasing readiness to cooperate with other groups and little appetite for occupation. New York Times, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Greek hēgemonia, from hēgemōn leader, from hēgeisthai to lead — more at seek

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

hegemonies

noun

plural of hegemony
as in dominations
controlling power or influence over others European intellectuals have long debated the consequences of the hegemony of American popular culture around the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dominations
  • sovereignties
  • dominances
  • dominions
  • supremacies
  • superiorities
  • reigns
  • jurisdictions
  • predominances
  • preeminences
  • ascendancies
  • ascendencies
  • predominancies
  • lordships
  • imperiums
  • ascendences
  • sovranties
  • takeovers
  • controls
  • ascendances
  • privileges
  • primacies
  • scepters
  • prerogatives
  • managements
  • authorities
  • importances
  • clutches
  • eminences
  • rights
  • grips
  • arms
  • mights
  • commands
  • directions
  • sways
  • choke holds
  • clouts
  • weights
  • masteries
  • pulls
  • holds
  • moments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • weaknesses
  • impotencies
  • impotences
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