Hierarchy
Hierarchy noun - A scheme of rank or order.
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Synonyms for Hierarchy
Structure and hierarchy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Structure" instead a noun "Hierarchy".
Nearby Words: hierarchical, hierarchic
Structure
Structure noun - Something built as a dwelling, shelter, or place for human activity.
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Synonyms for Structure
Hierarchy and structure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hierarchy" instead a noun "Structure".
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How words are described
| human | human hierarchy | human structure |
| similar | similar hierarchy | similar structure |
| complex | complex hierarchy | complex structure |
| rigid | rigid hierarchy | rigid structure |
| Other adjectives: complete, standard, proper, actual, entire, large, complicated, strict, social, new, traditional, societal, political, military, organized, local, soviet, corporate, feudal. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- It is heavily influenced by Egyptian polytheism, and provides a structure and hierarchy of the Heavens based on Egyptian theology.
Source: Useful Notes / Gnosticism - The Forsaken also structure their hierarchy this way; it's justified because of the fact that the Dark One likes pitting his servants against each other.
Source: Asskicking Equals Authority - Either the social structure is no longer a pyramid at all, or it's a hierarchy with an exceptionally wide and inclusive base which is not a bad place to be and does not differ qualitatively from higher layers.
Source: No Poverty
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