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hierarchy
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/jɛɾɐɾˈkiɐ/hi·e·rar·qui·a
Definition
1A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Usage examples
“The military hierarchy is very rigid.”
“In the company, it's important to respect the established hierarchy.”
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Common combinations
social hierarchycorporate hierarchyrespect the hierarchy