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

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

In William Maxwell’s novel The Château (1961), a young Francophile American couple spends four months in Europe amid the United States’ rapidly growing political, economic, and cultural hegemony. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Since then, the band has faded a bit, as has Pitchfork’s hegemony. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026

The dollar’s valuation says little about dollar hegemony Executives and investors around the world have good reason to care about the greenback’s value as their revenues, assets, liabilities, and competitiveness often depend on it. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026

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