— hierarchal , adj.
/huy"euh rahrk', huy"rahrk/ , n.
1. a person who rules or has authority in sacred matters; high priest.
2. a person having high position or considerable authority.
3. one of a body of officials or minor priests in certain ancient Greek temples.
[ 1480-90; hierarcha hierárches steward of sacred rites, equiv. to hier - HIER- + -arches -ARCH ]