Synonyms of hegemony

hegemony

noun

hi-ˈje-mə-nē 

as in domination

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

• domination
• dominance
• supremacy
• dominion
• sovereignty
• reign
• ascendancy
• superiority
• predominance
• jurisdiction
• imperium
• preeminence
• ascendance
• primacy
• control
• importance
• predominancy
• takeover
• lordship
• privilege
• management
• mastery
• authority
• scepter
• grip
• sway
• clutch
• arm
• command
• eminence
• prerogative
• direction
• clout
• right
• might
• pull
• moment
• choke hold
• hold
• weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakness
• helplessness
• impotence
• powerlessness
• impotency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hegemony

The war on terror rendered the familiar categories of the Cold War—the balance of power, deterrence, great-power rivalry, and hegemony—increasingly obsolete. — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Such an approach runs the risk of gawking at an unfamiliar people, their hegemonies and their ways of life, even with the best intentions. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

The Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani compact is a response to the prolonged Iran war, an Israel perceived as seeking hegemony, and the failure of other diplomatic initiatives. — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

His account of his incarceration, with its mind-numbing routines, gang hegemony and intermittent violence, is equally gripping. — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

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