# hegemon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈhɛ.d͡ʒɛ.mən/ · frequency rank #77,757

## Definitions
1. A dominating leader or force, especially that which dominates a separate political entity; a hegemonist.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἡγεμών (hēgemṓn, “a leader, guide, commander, chief”), from ἡγέομαι (hēgéomai, “to lead”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hegemon