hegemon; overlord; top authority in a field
Meanings
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hegemon; overlord among feudal lords
formalHistorical term referring to the most powerful feudal lord during the Spring and Autumn period who held de facto leadership over other states.
Duke Huan of Qi was the first hegemon during the Spring and Autumn period.
The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period were all famous overlords.
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Hegemons established their leadership through alliances and meetings.
noun
top authority; dominant force in a field
Modern metaphorical usage referring to the dominant or most influential figure, organization, or entity in a specific sphere of activity.
He became the undisputed authority in the literary world with this novel.
This company is the dominant force in the smartphone market.
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A new dominant player is rising in the e-commerce field.
He wants to become the top authority in academia, but the competition is fierce.