階層 — meaning in English

English meaning

• class noun A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
• hierarchy noun A system in which people or things are ranked one above another according to status or authority.
• tier noun One of a series of levels or rows, especially arranged one above another.

Senses

階層 is used for these senses in English:

• class (sociology, countable) A social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc. In Britain, society is commonly split into three main classes: upper class, middle class and working class.
• hierarchy A body of authoritative officials organized in nested ranks.
• tier A row or range, especially one at a higher or lower level than another.

class — full definition

1. noun A group of people or things sharing common features; a category.
2. noun A social group defined by wealth, occupation, or background.
3. noun A group of students taught together, or a single scheduled lesson.
4. noun Elegance, style, or dignified behaviour.
5. verb To place something or someone into a particular category.

hierarchy — full definition

1. noun A system in which people or things are ranked one above another according to status or authority.
2. noun Any set of things ranked so that each one is subordinate to the one above it.

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