Definition of Hierarchy
a ranking system designed to maintain order in a society or organization
Examples of Hierarchy in a sentence
In regards to political decisions, the prime minister sits at the top of the British hierarchy. 🔊
The man could not marry the woman he loved because she was born in a level of social hierarchy that fell beneath his family’s rank. 🔊
Under the military hierarchy, a private must always follow a sergeant’s commands. 🔊
Jane chose to become a server at the restaurant because the chain’s hierarchy would allow her to move into management. 🔊
Even on commercial airlines, there is an economic hierarchy that separates passengers into financial classes. 🔊
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