A "hierarchy" is defined as an arrangement by rank or standing or an authoritarian body divided into ranks, illustrating it with the "low man on the totem pole."
Une "hierarchy" (hiérarchie) est un arrangement par rang ou statut, ou un corps autoritaire divisé en rangs.
| Word | hierarchy |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks. |
| Sentence | To be low man on the totem pole is to have an inferior place in the hierarchy. |
Tags: psat
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