What does "hegemon" mean?

A dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.

How do you pronounce "hegemon"?

Pronounced //ˈhɛ.d͡ʒɛ.mən//.

Common synonyms include: agenda setter, cultural leader, dominant power, ideologue, influencer, influential actor.

/ˈhɛ.d͡ʒɛ.mən/ noun

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Noun

1
A dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.
2
a leading or paramount power wordnet

"The hegemon was relegating most of her cult members."

From Ancient Greek ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn, “a leader, guide, commander, chief”), from ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai, “to lead”).