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hierarchy (noun)

A hierarchy is a system where people or things are organized into different levels of importance or power. In this system, someone at the top has more authority than someone at the bottom.

💬 Example

"In my family, there is a clear hierarchy with my grandfather at the top."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Higher' and 'Arch.' A hierarchy is a system where some people are 'Higher' than others, and it has an...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
ranking order ladder structure chain of command
⚠️ Common Mistakes

heirarchy → hierarchy

higher-sh-ee → higher-ark-ee

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