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Definition hierarchical in British English

hierarchical adjective

adjective
/ˌhaɪəˈrɑː(r)kɪk(ə)l/
1

a hierarchical society or organization is one in which differences in status are considered to be very important

Example

the hierarchical structure of medieval society

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Definition hierarchical in British English