he~gem~o~ny(hi-jem垂e-ne, hej垂e-mo南e) n., -nies. The predominant influence of one state over others. [Gk. hegemonia < hegemon, leader hegeisthai, to lead.] heg前mon垂ic(hej前-mon垂ik) adj.
(From the American Heritage Dictionary)
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