Hierarchy
Definition: A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority (noun)
Example: The corporate hierarchy placed the CEO at the top and entry-level workers at the bottom.
Synonyms: pecking order, chain of command, ranking
Antonyms: equality, egalitarianism, anarchy
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Questions about Hierarchy
What does “Hierarchy” mean?
Hierarchy (noun) means a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
How do you use “Hierarchy” in a sentence?
The corporate hierarchy placed the CEO at the top and entry-level workers at the bottom.
What are synonyms of “Hierarchy”?
Words with a similar meaning to Hierarchy include pecking order, chain of command, ranking. Opposites include equality, egalitarianism, anarchy.
Is “Hierarchy” a test vocabulary word?
Yes — Hierarchy appears in ISEE Upper Level, General Vocabulary, SSAT Upper Level, ISEE Middle Level, SSAT Middle Level on Vocab Voyage, and you can practise it free with a 3-question quiz on this page.