Hierarchy — synonyms, definition

1. hierarchy (Noun)

class classification degree grade order pecking order position power structure rank station

hierarchy (Noun) — A series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system. ex. "put honesty first in her hierarchy of values"

hierarchy (Noun) — The organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body.

organisation organization series celestial hierarchy data hierarchy taxonomy hierarch administration brass establishment governance governing body organisation organization scheme system