dominance hierarchy

dom·i·nance hi·er·ar·chy

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dom-uh-nuh ns hahy-uh-rahr-kee, hahy-rahr-]
- /ˈdɒm ə nəns ˈhaɪ əˌrɑr ki, ˈhaɪ rɑr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dom-uh-nuh ns hahy-uh-rahr-kee, hahy-rahr-]
- /ˈdɒm ə nəns ˈhaɪ əˌrɑr ki, ˈhaɪ rɑr-/

Definition of dominance hierarchy words

noun dominance hierarchy a system or set of relationships in animal groups that is based on a hierarchical ranking, usually established and maintained by behavior in aggressive encounters: one or a few members hold the highest rank and the others are submissive to those ranking higher and dominant to those ranking lower. 1

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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