hegemony hih-JEM-uh-nee noun WS #22

leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others; the dominance of one group over another, often supported by legitimating norms and ideas

1. The superpower's economic hegemony allowed it to influence global trade policies.
2. The university's hegemony in medical research attracted top scientists from around the world.
3. Cultural hegemony can influence how people think about social and political issues.
4. The company's hegemony in the smartphone market was challenged by new competitors.
5. The Roman Empire maintained its hegemony over the Mediterranean for centuries.