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hierarchy

IPA pronunciation: /ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/

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Russian meaning

Иерархия

English definition

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked by status.

Example

Corporate hierarchies are flattening in favor of agile, decentralized squads.

Collocations

social hierarchy
rigid hierarchy
corporate hierarchy

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