hierarchy
nounfeminine/jɛɾɐɾˈkiɐ/high
hi·e·rar·qui·a
Definition
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
The military hierarchy is very rigid.
In the company, it's important to respect the established hierarchy.
Common collocations
social hierarchycorporate hierarchyrespect the hierarchy
Etymology
Do grego 'hierarchía', através do latim eclesiástico 'hierarchia'.