VCR Lesson 4 Presentation
Bryan Culler
Guess the Word
At the signing of the treaty, the victorious country demanded full ________ over the defeated country.
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Definition
Hegemony:
n. Dominance, especially of one political body over another.
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Pronunciation
How To Pronounce Hegemony
Forms
Adjective: Hegemonic
Roots
hegaisthai (G.) "to lead"
Synonyms
Dominion
Control
Power
Antonyms
No direct antonyms
-powerlessness
Not having dominance over something
Practice
Choose the sentences where the word in bold is used incorrectly:
1. The blue team hegemonated the red team in the ultimate dodge-ball tournament showdown.
2. The king achieved hegemony over the country.
3. The country finally achieved hegemonic status under the winner after the war.