Meaning & use
hegemon
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A state, group, or individual that has dominant power or influence over others.
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For much of the twentieth century, the two hegemons competed for global influence.
Historians debate whether any single nation can be called the world's sole hegemon today.
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Hegemon comes from the Greek "hegemon," meaning leader, the root of the more familiar term "hegemony."
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