hegemonic
/ˌhɛdʒɪˈmɒnɪk
/ /ˌhɛɡɪˈmɒnɪk/adjective
Ruling or dominant in a political or social context: the bourgeoisie constituted the hegemonic class...
- It is related to domestic political considerations and the hegemonic position of Western powers.
- All statements and accounts of the world disguise hegemonic power relations and dominant discourses.
- Invariably in the process the culture of dominant groups emerge as hegemonic in nature.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Greek hēgemonikos 'capable of commanding', from hēgemōn 'leader'.
Rhymes
- mini rugby
- minisatellite
- miniscule
- miniseries
- Minisink
- miniskirt
- miniskirted
- minister
- minister general
- ministerial
- ministerialis
- ministerialism
- ministerialist
- ministeriality
- ministerially
- ministering angel
- ministerium
- minister of religion
- Minister of State
- Minister of the Crown
- minister's face
- ministership
- minister's permit
- Minister without Portfolio
- ministrable