ஆதிக்கம்
The English word "hegemony" is translated into Tamil as ஆதிக்கம்.
ஆதிக்கம் is a noun used to express the concept of domination, influence or authority over another.
Meaning: domination, influence, or authority over another (noun)
Did you know?
- The Sanskrit root of ஆதிக்கம், ādhikya, shares a connection with the English word 'excess', as both imply a state of being 'more than' or 'surpassing' a standard.
- The term can be used metaphorically in Tamil to describe the 'hegemony' of a particular scent or sound that dominates a room.
- The word ஆதிக்கம் is frequently used in Tamil nature documentaries to describe the 'dominant species' in an ecosystem.
Examples in context
- அந்நிறுவனம் சந்தையில் ஆதிக்கம் செலுத்துகிறது.anniruvanam santhaiyil aathikkam seluthugiradhu.That company dominates the market.
- அவன் தன் அதிகாரத்தால் ஆதிக்கம் செலுத்தினான்.avan than athikaaraththaal aathikkam seluththinaan.He exerted dominance through his authority.
- அரசியல் ஆதிக்கம் ஜனநாயகத்திற்குத் தீங்கானது.arasiyal aathikkam janamaayatharkkuth theengaandhu.Political hegemony is harmful to democracy.
