Word of the Day: HEGEMONY

A very dominant word

hegemony (noun) - strong leadership, authority, or dominance [hi-jem-uh-nee]

BREAKDOWN: HEGE- (lead) + -MONY (status or behavior)

• a hegemon is an individual, group, or state exerting dominant influence or authority over others

• hegemonic means of, pertaining to, or exerting dominance in a political or social context

“I believe - though I may be wrong, because I'm no expert - that this war is about what most wars are about: hegemony, money, power, and oil.” —Dustin Hoffman