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Definitions

social structure

[soh-shuhl struhk-cher] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈstrʌk tʃər /

NOUN

pecking order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

food chain hierarchy power structure

WEAK

chain of command class structure corporate ladder dominance due order echelons grouping line of dominance order placing position ranking scale social hierarchy social ladder social pyramid social stratification

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"So I do think it's really important that we have some of the social structures that let people get through tough times in order to become contributors."

From BBC

This unexpected result raises new questions about why the behavior occurs and how it might influence group relationships and social structure.

From Science Daily

They pack and have pack social structures like timber wolves, and hunt in packs like timber wolves.

From Literature

Their goal is to better understand social structures, life histories and burial customs in these ancient communities.

From Science Daily

He examined the animals’ social structures and survival tactics.

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