| Word | hegemony |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. Leadership or dominance, usu. by one country or social group. |
| Sentence | ...his military prowess ended the hegemony of the northern city-state of Kish. |
| Source | The Epic of Gilgamesh, Penguin Classics Edition 1999, p. xxxi |
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