hierarch

Meanings

• noun

  A person or thing that is higher in a hierarchy and has power or authority over others.

  - "The manager is a hierarch in the company."
  - "In the animal kingdom, the lion is the hierarch of the pride."

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Synonyms

ordinary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hierarch
arch , marque , parch

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Variants

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hierarch , hierarchal , hierarchs

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Etymology

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From Greek hierarchein, meaning 'to rule a priestly household' or 'to lead a sacred rite'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hierarchy' comes from the Greek word hierarchein, which means 'to rule a priestly household'.

2. In some organizations, the hierarchical structure can lead to a phenomenon known as 'the Peter Principle', in which employees are promoted based on their performance in their current role rather than their potential for the next role, leading to a situation where incompetent individuals hold higher positions.

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Related Concepts

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1. power structure: A hierarchical power structure is a social structure in which power is distributed unequally and individuals or groups are ranked in a hierarchical order based on their power or status.

2. organizational chart: An organizational chart is a hierarchical representation of the structure of an organization, showing the relationships and reporting lines between various positions and departments.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'hierarch' is often used to describe the power structures and relationships in organizations, societies, or religions. In art, hierarchical compositions are those in which figures or elements are arranged in a hierarchical order based on their importance or status.

How to Memorize "hierarch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pyramid with the hierarch at the top and subordinates arranged in descending order below him.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hierarch' with the word 'leader' or 'ruler'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'hierarch' as 'higher arch'.

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