HIERARCH


Meaning of HIERARCH in English

— 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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .