hegemon

[ hej-uh-mon ]

noun

1. a person, nation, etc., that has or exercises hegemony.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hegemon¹

First recorded in 1900–05, hegemon is from the Greek word hēgemṓn leader, guide

Example Sentences

And this time around, the U.S., the clear hegemon of the postwar order, would stick around as foster parent.

From Seattle Times

And because we are still the hegemon, we have a great deal to lose from aggressive actions that court chaos, as opposed to careful measures that stabilize our imperium’s peripheries.

From Seattle Times

While you wouldn’t know it from the Republican candidates’ stump speeches, the United States is no longer the hemisphere’s all-powerful hegemon.

From Los Angeles Times

China’s approach: China is expected to raise a litany of grievances during the two-day visit, reflecting Beijing’s view that the U.S. is a declining hegemon determined to cling to power by containing China.

From New York Times

China is expected to raise a litany of grievances reflecting Beijing’s view that the United States is a declining hegemon determined to cling to power by containing China economically, militarily and diplomatically.

From New York Times