Hegemony

A hegemony is loosely defined as the influence one civilization has on others. An established group of people or civilization that displays a significant amount of authority and influence over other peoples demonstrate a hegemony. The aspects in which it may affect other civilizations range from social to economic to ideological. Any major cultural diffusion can therefore be described as a hegemony.

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Unit 1 Terms

Created by Kelly Herring (September 2, 2008). Edited by Danielle Fishman