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- pronunciation:
- haI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
hierarchies |
| definition 1: |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority.
The animal groups and individual animals were listed in a hierarchy, with the largest group at the top, the smaller subgroups under that, and the individual animals at the bottom.An admiral ranks at the top of the naval hierarchy. |
| definition 2: |
a series that is graded or ranked.
I listed my goals in a hierarchy from most important to least important. |
| definition 3: |
an elite group that governs.
These decisions are made by the government hierarchy and not the people.Because of the shuffle in the hierarchy, he is no longer in a position of power. |
| definition 4: |
a group of ecclesiastical officials in successive rank.
A bishop is subordinate to a cardinal in the church hierarchy. |
| related words: |
church, level, office |
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