Meaning of the word hegemony in English

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hegemony

US /hɪˈdʒem.ə.ni/
UK /hɪˈdʒem.ə.ni/
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Noun

1.

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

Example:
The company achieved market hegemony through aggressive expansion.
The cultural hegemony of the West has been widely debated.
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