Hierarchy

/hˈa‍ɪ‍əɹɑːki/

/ˈhaɪˌɹɑɹki/, /ˈhaɪɝˌɑɹki/

[noun]

Hierarchy

[NOUN]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

synonyms : pecking order

power structure

a principle of design that refers to the arrangement and organization of elements in a composition to create a sense of importance, emphasis, or dominance

a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system

Examples

1. Traditional cultures have hierarchies.

2. Hierarchy is everything.

3. Hierarchy is good.

4. Point: hierarchy is built right into that system.