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dominance hierarchy

noun

, Animal Behavior.
  1. 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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dominance hierarchy1

First recorded in 1970–75

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