hierarchical

/ˌhaɪəˈrɑːrkɪkl/

hier·arch·ic·al AW

BrE /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkl/

NAmE /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːrkɪkl/

arranged in a hierarchy

a hierarchical society/structure/organization

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hier·arch·ic·al·ly

BrE /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːkɪkli/

NAmE /ˌhaɪəˈrɑːrkɪkli/