hegemon

noun

heg·e·mon ˈhe-jə-ˌmän

ˈhē-

: something (such as a political state) having dominant influence or authority over others : one possessing hegemony

These were the periods in which England and then America filled the role of hegemon …—

Robert Heilbroner

The American self-image of a mighty power that is also a benign hegemon, the global custodian of democratic values and human rights, is deeply rooted.—

Allister Sparks

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The United States is no longer the unchallenged global hegemon. —

John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 In Southeast Asia, China has shifted from partner to aspiring hegemon, pressuring countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. —

Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025 Over the past three decades, in his view, America has become a hostage, rather than a hegemon, of the liberal international order. —

Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025 As a result, existing hegemons often take steps to confront or otherwise prevent the rise of new peers. —

Manjari Chatterjee Miller, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hegemon