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social pyramid

NOUN

pecking order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

food chain hierarchy power structure social 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 stratification

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In many medieval cities, the merchant class began to acquire increasing wealth and power, while in the countryside the political and social pyramid known as feudalism began to weaken.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

It may also be little more than a mix of inertia, greed, and foolishness encouraged by the shape of the social pyramid.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2022

"I realised the glamour of Hong Kong is just for the people at the top of the social pyramid - the wealth gap is too wide," said Liao.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2022

In defense of their right to order other people around, in defense of their power position at the top of the social pyramid, Travis fired.

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2021

Hali Hartling, for instance—who kicked hard, lived large, and was always at the top of the social pyramid.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

social pyramid

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