hegemon
/ˈhɛ.d͡ʒɛ.mən/
HƐ · d͡ʒɛ · mən (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn, “a leader, guide, commander, chief”), from ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai, “to lead”).
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