ἡγεμονεύω (< ἡγεμών), __1. to lead the way. __2. to lead in war, command (of. Ramsay, Was Christ born at Bethlehem?; DCG, ii, 463 f.). __3. to be governor of a province: with genitive loc., Refs Luk.2:2 3:1.† (AS)
Thayer:
1) to be leader, to lead the way 2) to rule, command 2a) of a province, to be governor of a province 2b) said of a proconsul, of a procurator
ἡγεμονεύω
hēgemoneuō
hayg-em-on-yoo'-o
From G2232; to actasruler