hegemonic
hegemonic — adjective
- hegemonicpositive
- more hegemoniccomparative
- most hegemonicsuperlative
1. holding so much power over rival nations or groups within a region or field that
holding so much power over rival nations or groups within a region or field that it sets the rules and norms others are expected to follow
Samir studied the hegemonic role of the United States in Latin American politics.
collocation: hegemonic role
Kofi argued that the hegemonic position of English threatens many smaller languages worldwide.
collocation: hegemonic position
The hegemonic influence of one tech company worried regulators across the European Union.
Nora wrote a paper on how hegemonic ideas about beauty harm young women's confidence.
For decades the hegemonic power of the Roman Empire shaped art across the Mediterranean.
- dominant
broader in scope; 'hegemonic' specifically implies control through institutions and ideas rather than raw strength
- preeminent
focuses on being the best or most important; 'hegemonic' adds the dimension of exercising control over others
- supreme
suggests the highest rank or authority; 'hegemonic' emphasises the active shaping of rules and norms
- subordinate
under the control or influence of a hegemonic power
- marginal
lacking the power or influence that a hegemonic group holds
文法句型
hegemonic + noun
用法筆記
Common in academic and political writing; typically modifies abstract nouns such as 'power', 'influence', 'position', or 'control'.