hegemonic

American  

[hej-uh-mon-ik] / ˌhɛdʒ əˈmɒn ɪk /

Sometimes hegemonical

adjective

1. having hegemony, or dominance.

   the ruling party's hegemonic control of all facets of society.

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Etymology

Origin of hegemonic

First recorded in 1650–60; from Greek hēgemonikós, equivalent to hegemon ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )

Example Sentences

On Thursday morning he issued a rallying cry in Australia's parliament to "middle powers", urging them to work together in an increasingly hegemonic world order.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Between 2002 and 2007 the dollar suffered a similar drop, but it didn’t portend the end of its hegemonic status.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

Politicians in a democratic country like India must focus more on raising voters’ living standards than pursuing hegemonic dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

They're supposed to be places where hegemonic power and ideologies are challenged and criticized.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2024

Territorial empires are tightly controlled but costly to maintain; hegemonic empires are inexpensive to maintain, because the original local rulers incur the costs of administration, but the loose tie between master and vassal encourages rebellion.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann