hegemon

As a noun hegemon

is a dominating leader, or force.

As a verb dominate is

to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power.

As nouns the difference between monarch and hegemon

is that monarch is monarch (head of state in a monarchy) while hegemon is a dominating leader, or force.

As nouns the difference between tyrant and hegemon

is that tyrant is (historic|ancient greece) a usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession while hegemon is a dominating leader, or force.

As an adjective tyrant

is (uncommon) tyrannical, tyrannous; like, characteristic of, or in the manner of a tyrant.

As a verb tyrant

is (obsolete) to act like a tyrant; to be tyrannical.

As nouns the difference between sovereign and hegemon

is that sovereign is a monarch; the ruler of a country while hegemon is a dominating leader, or force.

As an adjective sovereign

is exercising power of rule.

As a noun hegemon

is a dominating leader, or force.

As a verb rogue is

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As nouns the difference between hegemon and suzerain

is that hegemon is a dominating leader, or force while suzerain is a dominant nation or state which has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which has domestic autonomy.

As an adjective suzerain is

pertaining to a suzerain.

As nouns the difference between hegemon and dominant

is that hegemon is a dominating leader, or force while dominant is (music) the fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus g is the dominant of c, a of d, and so on.

As an adjective dominant is

ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling.

As nouns the difference between hegemon and overlord

is that hegemon is a dominating leader, or force while overlord is a ruler of other rulers.

As nouns the difference between dominance and hegemon

is that dominance is the state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy while hegemon is a dominating leader, or force.