Hegemonistic

/ˌhɛdʒəməˈnɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by hegemony; showing dominance or control of one group over others.

Etymology

From Greek *hegemon* (leader) plus *-istic* (relating to or practicing). Hegemony originally meant leadership in ancient Greece and evolved to describe political and cultural dominance.

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The concept of 'hegemony' is crucial in understanding everything from history to social media: it's not just raw power, but the ability to make your dominance feel normal, natural, and acceptable to everyone else.

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