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

Taiwan is China’s best target for breaking apart the anti-hegemonic coalition that is the only way we can prevent Beijing from dominating Asia.

From Time

Ikle should have anticipated that when hegemonic powers are compelled to withdraw from hostilities they can’t control, they don’t seek peace so much as what might be called peace with benefits.

From The Daily Beast

But the idea that the United States must maintain its hegemonic status in a unipolar world—on the right, that has staying power.

From The Daily Beast

First of all, it exerts a new level of hegemonic control over users' experiences.

From The Daily Beast

More electives in post-feminist, pre-capitalist, hegemonic, Third World revolution.

From The Daily Beast