hegemonistic
- adjective
- /ˌhɛɡəˈmɒnɪstɪk/
- Formal
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hegemonista
- The author's critique highlights the hegemonistic tendencies of powerful nations in global diplomacy.
Examples
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Many countries fear that the hegemonistic policies of the dominant nation will overshadow their own interests.
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Any self-proclaimed initiative that does not consequentially dilute their hegemonistic makeup cannot claim to be addressing historical imbalances.
Academic text (1996) -
But do we want it to be hegemonistic?
Academic text (1995) -
One is "the informed view, which is the view of most specialists"; the other is what he calls "the hegemonistic view in Washington, particularly in Congress," which is for the most part "grossly misinformed." 65
Academic text (1995) -
Berlusconi also condemned the Monti government for following what he called the "hegemonistic" economic policies of Germany and accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy of "trying to assassinate my international political credibility" when he was prime minister.
Blog text (14) -
In discussions about international relations, he argued against hegemonistic attitudes that dismiss smaller countries' perspectives.
Synonyms
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6.4
Showing strong support for one's country and its interests
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6.7
Someone who feels strong pride in a country and thinks that country is better than others
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8.2
Relating to a policy that makes a country control other countries, often by force
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8.6
Having an unfair belief that your own group is better than others
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9.1
Having the main power and influence over others
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7.8
Relating to a country's effort to control other countries, often by force
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9.1
Showing extreme pride in a country and wanting to fight other countries
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8.5
Thinking one's own people or culture are better than others
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8.9
Very patriotic and often hostile to other countries
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5.6
Trying to control other people in a forceful or unfair way
Relating to actions by rich countries or companies that control poorer countries indirectly to take their resources
Very strong pride in one's country and dislike of people from other countries
Antonyms
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Hegemonistic comes from the Greek root hegemon, which means 'leader', and is related to the English word hegemony. So, to be hegemonistic is to want to be the main leader or to make one group rule over others.