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hegemony

Postby Bailey » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:31 pm

he·gem·o·ny (h-jm-n, hj-mn)
n. pl. he·gem·o·nies
The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.



[Greek hgemoni, from hgemn, leader; see hegemon.]

hege·monic (hj-mnk) adj.
he·gemo·nism n.
he·gemo·nist adj.
n.
Usage Note: Hegemony may be stressed on either the first or second syllable, though the pronunciation with stress on the second syllable may be winning out. Seventy-two percent of the Usage Panel prefers it.

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and here I thought it was alimony insurance.


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Postby Perry » Sun Dec 17, 2006 10:47 am

and here I thought it was alimony insurance.
You were confusing the word with hedgemony.
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