he~gem~o~ny(hi-jem««e-ne, hej««e-mo«ne) n., -nies. The predominant influence of one state over others. [Gk. hegemonia < hegemon, leader hegeisthai, to lead.] heg«emon««ic(hej«e-mon««ik) adj.
(From the American Heritage Dictionary)
Last Modified: 19 April, 2002