PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

ascendancy

uh-SEN-den-see

Definition

A position of dominant influence, power, or authority over others.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'ascendere', meaning to climb or mount, which evolved into the Middle French 'ascendance' before entering English to denote a state of rising power.

In the news

The article describes a political movement that claims to hold a position of moral superiority and power, yet simultaneously relies on mockery and insult to maintain its influence.

Politics of revenge and betrayal: road to isolation

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The Express Tribune

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