C1 noun Formal to academic. It is commonly used in academic discourse, news analysis, and political commentary.

egemonia

/ed͡ʒemoˈnia/

Exemples

1

L'egemonia culturale di Hollywood è innegabile.

Hollywood's cultural hegemony is undeniable.

2

La lotta per l'egemonia regionale ha causato numerosi conflitti.

The struggle for regional hegemony has caused numerous conflicts.

3

L'azienda ha raggiunto l'egemonia nel mercato tecnologico.

The company achieved hegemony in the technology market.

4

Il paese aspirava all'egemonia politica sul continente.

The country aspired to political hegemony over the continent.

5

Gli storici studiano le cause dell'egemonia romana.

Historians study the causes of Roman hegemony.

Collocations courantes

egemonia culturale
egemonia politica
egemonia economica

How to Use It

Notes d'usage

Often used in political, economic, and sociological contexts to describe a dominant power or influence. It can refer to military, cultural, economic, or political dominance.

Erreurs courantes

Confusing it with 'egoismo' (selfishness) due to the similar starting sound. 'Egemonia' is about leadership, not self-centeredness.
Mispronouncing the 'g' as a hard 'g' like in 'go' instead of a soft 'j' sound.

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Origine du mot

From Ancient Greek 'hēgemonía' (ἡγεμονία), meaning 'leadership, rule', from 'hēgemōn' (ἡγεμών), meaning 'leader'.

Contexte culturel

The concept of 'egemonia' has been widely discussed in Italian intellectual circles, particularly in the works of Antonio Gramsci, who expanded its meaning to include cultural and ideological leadership.

Astuce mémo

Imagine an 'EAGLE' (like 'EGE') flying high above, symbolizing its 'MONEY' (like 'MONIA') and power, representing its dominance or leadership.

Questions fréquentes

3 questions

Not necessarily. While it can imply dominance that is oppressive, it can also refer to a natural leadership or influence without negative connotations, depending on the context.

'Egemonia' often implies a broader, more pervasive influence, including cultural or ideological aspects, while 'supremazia' generally refers to a clear superiority or dominance, often in a more direct or measurable sense.

While primarily used for groups, states, or organizations, it can be metaphorically applied to individuals who exert significant influence or leadership in a particular domain, though it's less common.

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