hegemonic

[ hej-uh-mon-ik ]

adjective

1. having hegemony, or dominance:

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hegemonic¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

He advocated for a less hubristic and hegemonic U.S. role in the world and one with lower U.S.-centric ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, it has promoted a vision of a Chinese-led world order while criticising what it sees as the failures of US "hegemonic" leadership.

From BBC

On Wednesday, sitting across from Mr. Kim, he railed against Washington as a hegemonic and imperial power trying to force its will on the world through its satellite countries.

From New York Times

A woman’s right to have an abortion is enshrined in the state’s Constitution and buttressed by the Democratic Party’s hegemonic hold on Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times