Meaning
hierarchy
- A system in which members are ranked according to status or authority
- The upper levels or leadership of an organization
In a sentence
In questa azienda c'è una gerarchia molto rigida e formale.
In this company there is a very rigid and formal hierarchy.
Chi decide l'ordine nella gerarchia del dipartimento?
Who decides the order in the department's hierarchy?
Non tutti i dipendenti accettano passivamente la gerarchia interna.
Not all employees passively accept the internal hierarchy.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gerarchia | feminine · singular |
| gerarchie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Pronounced with the stress on the 'i' (/ki.a/).
- Often used in corporate, military, or social contexts.