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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hierarchy

/ˈhaɪərəki/ noun · British & US
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What does hierarchy mean?

noun

A system of organizing people or things in a series of levels, with each level having a higher or lower status or authority. A series of levels or ranks in a system or organization.

Example

"The company has a strict hierarchy, with the CEO at the top and new employees at the bottom."

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