hegemonism

American  

[hi-jem-uh-niz-uhm] / hɪˈdʒɛm əˌnɪz əm /

noun

1. the policy or practice of hegemony to serve national interests.

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Other Word Forms

• antihegemonism noun
• hegemonist noun
• hegemonistic adjective

Etymology

Origin of hegemonism

First recorded in 1960–65; hegemon(y) + -ism

Example Sentences

“He says, ‘It’s not because of actions I take, but it’s because we’re rising as a power, and the Americans want to punish us for standing up to hegemonism,’” Gabuev said.

From Seattle Times

“China resolutely opposes hegemonism and power politics, wishes to maintain friendly relations with its neighbors and jointly nurture lasting peace in the region and absolutely will not seek hegemony or even less, bully the small,” Xi said, according to the official Xinhua News Agency.

From Seattle Times

“Over the past 50 years, China has taken the side of fairness, upholding equality and opposing interference in other countries’ internal affairs, power politics and hegemonism.”

From Seattle Times

The United States also bolstered ties with Vietnam in working toward a regional coalition of nations to push back against Chinese regional hegemonism.

From Washington Times

“On the international stage, we speak for justice and oppose hegemonism or bullying,” Wang said.

From Reuters