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hi·er·arch

(hī′ə-rärk′, hī′rärk′)

1. One who occupies a position of authority in a religious hierarchy.

2. One who occupies a high position in a hierarchy: governmental hierarchs.

[From Middle English jerarchis, hierarchs, from Medieval Latin hierarcha, dignitary, prelate, from Greek hierarkhēs, high priest : hieros, holy; see eis- in Indo-European roots + -arkhēs, -arch.]

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hierarch

(ˈhaɪəˌrɑːk)

1. (Ecclesiastical Terms)

a. a person in a position of high priestly authority

b. a person holding high rank in a religious hierarchy

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person at a high level in a hierarchy

ˌhierˈarchal adj

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hi•er•arch

(ˈhaɪ əˌrɑrk, ˈhaɪ rɑrk)

n.

1. a person who rules or has authority in sacred matters; high priest.

2. a person having high position or considerable authority.

[1480–90; < Medieval Latin hierarcha < Greek hierárchēs steward of sacred rites; see hier-, -arch]

hi`er•ar′chal, adj.

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Noun	1.	hierarch - a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy pecking order, power structure, hierarchy - the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
	2.	hierarch - a senior clergyman and dignitary archpriest, prelate, primate, high priest priest - a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

hierarch

noun

One who is highest in rank or authority:

boss, chief, chieftain, director, head, headman, leader, master.

Slang: honcho.

Idiom: cock of the walk.

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hiérarque

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