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hegemony

/hɪˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/ /həˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/

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noun

Hégémonie, domination

Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.

Examples :

"The older brother's hegemony over the video game console meant that his younger siblings rarely got a turn to play. "

L'hégémonie du grand frère sur la console de jeux signifiait que ses jeunes frères et sœurs avaient rarement l'occasion de jouer.

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noun

Hégémonie

Dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group or hegemon acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force.

Examples :

"The teacher's consistent praise and encouragement created a sense of hegemony in the classroom, where students willingly followed her lead. "

Les éloges et les encouragements constants de l'enseignant ont créé un sentiment d'hégémonie dans la classe, où les élèves suivaient volontiers son exemple.

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