hierarchism Definition

hierarchy
noun hierarchies

1. An organization or body that classifies people or things in order of rank or importance.

Thesaurus: ranking, grading, scale, strata, pecking order.
2. The people who control such an organization.

Thesaurus: regime, ministry, administration, top brass, the authorities, the power structure, top echelon.
3. relig.
The graded organization of priests or ministers.
4. The organization or classification of a particular group, eg plants.

Derivative: hierarchical
adj

Relating to or involving a hierarchy.

Derivative: hierarchically
adverb

Derivative: hierarchism
noun

Etymology: 16c.