Synonyms for hierarchy
ˈhaɪ əˌrɑr ki, ˈhaɪ rɑr-hi·er·ar·chy

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1. hierarchynoun

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

   "put honesty first in her hierarchy of values"

   Synonyms:
   power structure, pecking order

2. hierarchy, power structure, pecking ordernoun

   the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body

   Synonyms:
   power structure, pecking order

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1. • Organization
   • Series

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1. hierarchynoun

   Synonyms:
   ecclesiastical government, ecclesiastical establishment

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1. List of paraphrases for "hierarchy":

   hierarchies, hierarchical, rank, ranking, chain

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1. Interim CEO Bodner:

   It's due to inaccurate assessments by individuals across many levels of hierarchy, what was the cause? Not our systems.

2. Joseph Shaw:

   This is an extraordinary rejection of the hard work for the church and the loyalty to the hierarchy which has characterized the movement for the Traditional Mass for many years, which I fear will foster a sense of alienation among those attached to the church’s ancient liturgy.

3. Davide Taub:

   There is no hierarchy, mORE OF A BUSINESS AGENDA.

4. Olivia Wilde:

   The no a--holes policy, it puts everybody on the same level. I also noticed as an actress for years how the hierarchy of the set separated the actors from the crew in this very strange way that serves no one.

5. Jan De Kerpel:

   They have not won anything but the PTO has accepted that it will review it ... In my opinion the district court decision is more important. It is higher up the hierarchy and it is imminent, most likely in June.