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Hegemon

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A state or entity that holds dominant authority and leadership over others in a political or international context.

By the late twentieth century, the United States had emerged as the world's sole hegemon.

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Synonyms

superpowerrulerdominant powerleader

Antonyms

subordinatevassal

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Starts with HE and ends in ON, G in position three is a useful letter to confirm or eliminate early in Wordle

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All moderate-value tiles, HEGEMON spans seven letters and plays well for its length across a premium square

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