English → Latin
“hierarchy” in Latin
isthis or that man, woman or thing; he, she, it, they (previously introduced); this or that [man, woman or thing] (as a noimperiumThe empire, state, imperial government, realm, dominion.; The right or power to command or be in control; dominion.; Abs
The English word hierarchy itself goes back to Latin hierarchia, through ierarchia.
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
hierarchy
summi sacerdotes, or ii, qui sacerdotium amplissimum habent (the chief priests): collegium sacerdotum (a body of priests): amplissimi sacerdotii collegium (Cic.): *imperium or dominatus sacerdotum (priestcraft, as term of reproach).
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for hierarchy?
- The usual Latin words for “hierarchy” are is, imperium. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.