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hegemony

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of hegemony

controlling power or influence over others

European intellectuals have long debated the consequences of the hegemony of American popular culture around the world

Synonyms of hegemony

ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, dominion, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy

Words Related to hegemony

primacy, superiority

lordship, scepter

arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway

direction, jurisdiction, management

clout, might, pull, weight

eminence, importance, moment

prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms of hegemony

helplessness, weakness

impotence, impotency, powerlessness

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