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

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

Oddly enough, there’s a case to be made that Ellison himself may have eliminated the greatest threat to network TV’s hegemony by gobbling up WBD’s TNT Sports assets, which have long served as agents of chaos in the sports-rights market. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026

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