hierarchy
1. [ noun ] a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
Examples:

: "put honesty first in her hierarchy of values"

Related terms: series data_hierarchy taxonomy celestial_hierarchy system
2. [ noun ] the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
Synonyms: pecking_order power_structure
Related terms: organization administration administration
Similar spelling:   hierarch
  hierarchic
  hierarchal
  hierarchical