Noun
a leading or paramount power
Source: WordNetChina and Russia, on the other hand, aspire to be dominant powers in their respective regions, which conflicts with the U.S. obsession to be the hegemon in region. Source: Internet
During our lifetimes, it will almost certainly overtake America as the single most formidable global force, and perhaps even as a true hegemon preaching Confucianism. Source: Internet
Many of the other months are too obscene for even this blog, but if you scroll down the Rising Hegemon After Dark site, you can see for yourself. Source: Internet
First, it is in US interests to prevent the emergence of a regional hegemon that could threaten America and its allies; and second, the US wants to maintain the free flow of goods and ideas to Asia. Source: Internet
Thank you, Mr. President, for not saying openly and blatantly that we should sit quietly by and not hinder the hegemon in 'introducing democracy' wherever he so desires. Source: Internet
The truce will help Saudi Arabia to establish a broad Sunni alliance from the Gulf to the Mediterranean to counter Iran’s parallel Shiite crescent, and inhibit Tehran’s ambition to become the region’s hegemon. Source: Internet