hegemony

/hɪˈdʒɛməni/
noun
  1. Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.
    • The ancient empire maintained its hegemony over the region for centuries.
    • Many scholars debate whether the nation's cultural hegemony is weakening in the digital age.
    • The company's technological hegemony allowed it to set industry standards.
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