hegemon
nounUK /ˈhɛ.d͡ʒɪ.mɒn/ · US /ˈhɛ.d͡ʒɛ.mən/
Etymology From Ancient Greek ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn, “a leader, guide, commander, chief”), from ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai, “to lead”).
1
A dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.
- Related terms
- hegemony