hegemony (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 14
def the dominance or leadership of one social group or nation over others
examples the hegemony of a single member state is not incompatible with a genuine confederation
to say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony
the consolidation of the United States' hegemony over a new international economic system
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Hypernym political system, form of government
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Hyponym political system, form of government

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