De hiërarchie
Example: In een organisatie bepaalt de hiërarchie de besluitvorming en verantwoordelijkheden.
Definition
"De hiërarchie" refers to a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority. In an organization, "de hiërarchie" determines decision-making and responsibilities.
Etymology
The word "de hiërarchie" comes from the Greek 'hierarchia,' meaning 'rule of a high priest,' combining 'hieros' (sacred) and 'arche' (rule). It originally described church leadership but evolved to mean any ranked system of authority.
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"De hiërarchie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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