Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Hierarchy refers to a system of ranking where entities are arranged below or above each other based on status, authority, or importance.
Hierarchy
/ˈhaɪrɑːki/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The company operates under a strict hierarchy.
Religious hierarchy often shapes community norms.
Social hierarchy can often determine access to resources.
Etymology:
The word hierarchy originates from the Greek hierarkhia meaning rule of a high priest, from hierarkhes (sacred ruler), derived from hieros (sacred) and arkhein (to rule). The term was first used in the context of religious orders in the late 14th century.
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