TechnologyAugust 1, 2026

hegemonism

hi-GEM-uh-niz-uhm

Definition

The dominance or prevailing influence of one nation or entity over others, often used in political contexts to describe aggressive efforts to maintain superiority.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'hēgemonia' meaning 'leadership' or 'command.' It evolved from 'hegemon,' the term for a leader or ruler of a Greek city-state.

In the news

The article mentions 'AI hegemonism' as a term used by the Chinese Commerce Ministry to characterize perceived attempts by the United States to dominate global artificial intelligence development.

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