hegemonic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hegemonic
First recorded in 1650–60; from Greek hēgemonikós, equivalent to hegemon ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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In practice, however, the U.S. hasn’t been hegemonic in global markets for many years, thanks to the proliferation of regional supply chains and growing economies outside our borders.
“They might have in mind just how they can keep this hegemonic control while satisfying the U.S. for a while.”
Politicians in a democratic country like India must focus more on raising voters’ living standards than pursuing hegemonic dreams.
I would argue that there are two ways of interpreting the aims of both the United States and Russia: “imperial” and “hegemonic.”
From Salon
National Intelligence Council warned that “China alone will probably have the largest economy, surpassing that of the United States a few years before 2030” and this country would no longer be “a hegemonic power.”
From Salon
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