he·gem·o·ny
(h -j m  -n , hj-m  n)
n. pl. he·gem·o·nies
The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group,
over another or others.
[Greek h
gemoni , from hgemn, leader; see
hegemon.]
heg
e·monic (hj-m nk) adj.
he·gem
o·nism n.
he·gem
o·nist adj. &
n.
Usage Note: Hegemony may be stressed on
either the first or second syllable, though the pronunciation with stress on the
second syllable may be winning out. Seventy-two percent of the Usage Panel
prefers it.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language,
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Sam's part of New England's hegemony in youth tennis.
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