strong and powerful and therefore able to control others, or relating to the idea that a country is like this: Now a different hegemonic power sought to force its will on the rest of the world. Some saw the Euro as a means to challenge the Dollar as the world's hegemonic currency.

adjective having hegemony, or dominance: the ruling party's hegemonic control of all facets of society.

hegemonic adjective /ˌhedʒɪˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌhedʒɪˈmɑːnɪk/ (formal) showing control by one country, organization, etc. over other countries, etc. within a particular group

Hegemony is a noun that means domination or influence over others, especially in politics, culture, or ideology. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and history of the word hegemony from Merriam-Webster dictionary.