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hegemony
The dominance or leading position of a state, organization, or group in political, military, economic, or cultural terms.
Die kulturelle Hegemonie der USA zeigt sich weltweit in Film und Musik.
The cultural hegemony of the United States can be seen worldwide in film and music.
'Hegemonie' (hegemony) is a formal word that occurs mainly in written language. It is often found in texts about politics, history, economics, or cultural studies.
In seinem Buch analysiert der Historiker die politische Hegemonie Roms im Altertum.
In his book, the historian analyzes the political hegemony of Rome in antiquity.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe the area of dominance. Common examples are 'politische Hegemonie' (political hegemony), 'wirtschaftliche Hegemonie' (economic hegemony), and 'kulturelle Hegemonie' (cultural hegemony).
Die wirtschaftliche Hegemonie des Landes basiert auf seinen technologischen Innovationen.
The country's economic hegemony is based on its technological innovations.
To express who holds the hegemony, you usually use the genitive or 'von' + dative. Typical verbs in this context are 'haben' (to have), 'ausüben' (to exercise), or 'erlangen' (to gain/attain).
Das Unternehmen versuchte, die Hegemonie auf dem Markt zu erlangen.
The company tried to gain hegemony in the market.
rule / control
„Die Herrschaft“ generally refers to the direct exercise of power over a country or group. „Die Hegemonie“, by contrast, means a position of dominance in which other actors may remain formally independent. Use „Herrschaft“ for direct control and „Hegemonie“ for indirect superior influence.
Das Reich hatte über die benachbarten Staaten eine politische Hegemonie.
The empire held political hegemony over the neighboring states.
Das Reich übte über die benachbarte Provinz direkte Herrschaft aus.
The empire exercised direct rule over the neighboring province.
