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Definitions

Noun

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

Example

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

Etymology

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

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