1. Plural of hierarch; persons who hold high rank in a hierarchy, especially in a religious or organizational structure.
Usage: Most commonly used in religious contexts to refer to high-ranking clergy or church leaders.

Examples

• The hierarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church gathered for the synod.
• Medieval hierarchs wielded significant political power alongside their spiritual authority.
• The organization's hierarchs made decisions that affected thousands of employees.
• Religious hierarchs often serve as moral guides for their communities.
• The hierarchs convened to discuss reforms within the institution.