Jerarquía (en. Hierarchy)

/xeɾaɾˈki.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Structure of different levels of authority or responsibility.
The hierarchy in the company determines who has the final say in decisions.
La jerarquía en la empresa determina quién tiene la última palabra en las decisiones.
Ordered classification by levels, as in biology or management.
In the hierarchy of living beings, mammals are above reptiles.
En la jerarquía de los seres vivos, los mamíferos están por encima de los reptiles.
Organizational system that classifies its members.
The educational system has a clear hierarchy between teachers and students.
El sistema educativo tiene una jerarquía clara entre maestros y alumnos.

Etymology

From the Greek 'hierarchia', composed of 'hieros' (sacred) and 'arché' (government).

Common Phrases and Expressions

organizational hierarchy
Structure that defines levels of authority in an organization.
hierarquía organizativa
break the hierarchy
Act against the established order of authority.
romper la jerarquía
establish a hierarchy
Create an order of levels or classes in a certain area.
establecer una jerarquía

Related Words

authority
Ability to influence the behavior of others.
autoridad
leadership
Skill to guide a group towards a goal.
liderazgo
structure
Arrangement and organization of parts into a whole.
estructura

Slang Meanings

Power within a social group.
In this neighborhood, hierarchy is measured by seniority and respect.
En este barrio, la jerarquía se mide por la antigüedad y el respeto.
Network of connections among influential people.
You need to understand the hierarchy well if you want to advance in the business.
Tienes que conocer bien la jerarquía si quieres avanzar en el negocio.