Posted on 10/03/2002 5:06:53 AM PDT by RikaStrom
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-) Practice makes perfect.....post on....
hegemony \he-jem-o-knee\, noun:
hegemonies; plural
hegemonic; adjective
hegemonism; noun
hegemonist; adjective
USAGE NOTE
Hegemony may be stressed on either the first or second syllable, though the pronunciation with stress on the second syllable may be winning out. Seventy-two percent of the Usage Panel prefers it.
1. The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
2. Leadership; preponderant influence or authority; -- usually applied to the relation of a government or state to its neighbors or confederates.
3. The domination of one state over its allies
This period in Greek history is called the Spartan hegemony, for although Sparta didn't rule the city -states of Greece as if it were an empire, Sparta did exercise considerable influence over the domestic and foreign decisions of these independent states: it exercised, then, hegemonic control over these states.
--The Spartan Hegemony; 404-371 BC,©1996, Richard Hooker
Etymology: Greek hEgemonia, from hEgemOn leader, from hEgeisthai to lead. Date: 1567
Why is it that liberals would prefer Palestinian hegemony? Do they really despise the Israelis that much?
n court papers yesterday, prosecutors claimed Loretta Lynn Harper, 35, and Bryan Florence, 37, both of Virginia, engaged in sex acts "at several public Manhattan locations" for a total of three hours
Considering how lawyers (and Hillary) charge their Billable hours ...
Would the 3 hours be considered a good deal, or bad deal, for the woman in custody?
Or was she just getting screwed by yet another attorney?
If this were in New Jersey, could she ask for a "do-over"?
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My example (lame) follows:
Given the hegemonic mendacity of the Senate Dumbocraps, it is small wonder that nothing really gets accomplished in the legislative arena.
You can help break up this hegemony, by clicking
This link is to "Free the Xlintoon/Daschle 50", and is a list of the bills which the Da$$hole is keeping from proper debate.
Keep the faith for freedom!!
Greg
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