hegemony

hegemony
[hɪˈdʒɛməni, -ˈgɛ-]
noun
  1. [mass noun]leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others
    (尤指一个国家或社会团体对别的国家或社会团体的)领导(权),支配(权),统治(权),霸权
    Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871.
    1871年后,在普鲁士人的统治下,德国统一了。
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: from Greek hēgemonia, from hēgemōn 'leader', from hēgeisthai 'to lead'
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