hierarchy

IPA: hˈaɪɝɑrki

A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
A social, religious, economic or political system or organization in which people or groups of people are ranked with some superior to others based on their status, authority or some other trait.
Any group of objects ranked so that every one but the topmost is subordinate to a specified one above it.

Examples of "hierarchy" in Sentences

In a corporate setting, there is typically a clear hierarchy of authority, with executives at the top overseeing managers and employees below them
The feudal system in medieval Europe was characterized by a strict hierarchy, with kings at the top followed by nobles, knights, and peasants
Social hierarchies can be found in many cultures, determining status and influence based on factors such as wealth, ancestry, or occupation
In a patriarchal society, there is often a gender hierarchy that places men in positions of power and authority over women
The Catholic Church has a strict hierarchy of clergy, with the Pope at the highest level followed by cardinals, bishops, priests, and deacons