IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtə/
KK: /ˈhɛrɪtər/
Definition: A person who receives property, money, or a title from someone who has died or passed it on.
Example: As the only child, she was the sole heritor of her parents' estate.
IPA: /ˈhɛrənˌvoʊk/
KK: /hɛrənˌvoʊk/
Definition: A term used to describe a group of people considered to be superior to others, often associated with ideas of racial superiority.
Example: The ideology of herrenvolk was used to justify discrimination and oppression.
IPA: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/
KK: /hɛtəroʊˈsɛksɪzəm/
Definition: A belief or attitude that assumes heterosexuality is the only normal sexual orientation, often leading to discrimination against those who are not heterosexual.
Example: Heterosexism can create an unwelcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals.
IPA: //ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkst//
KK: /ˈhɛtəroʊˌsɛkst/
Definition: A person who believes that heterosexuality is the only acceptable sexual orientation and often discriminates against those who are not heterosexual.
Example: The heterosexist attitudes in some communities can make it difficult for LGBTQ+ individuals to feel accepted.
IPA: /ˈhaɪdˌbaʊnd/
KK: /haɪdˌbaʊnd/
Definition: Describing someone or something that is very rigid, narrow-minded, or unwilling to change their opinions or ideas.
Example: His hidebound views on education made it difficult for him to accept new teaching methods.
IPA: /ˈhaɪərɑrk/
KK: /ˈhaɪərɑrk/
Definition: A person who holds a high position in an organization or system, especially in government or religion, and has authority over others.
Example: The archbishop is a hierarch in the church, overseeing many other clergy members.
IPA: /haɪˈrɑːrkəl/
KK: /haɪˈrɑrkəl/
Definition: Relating to a system where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Example: The organization has a hierarchal structure that defines the roles of each employee.
IPA: /haɪˈrɑːrkɪk/
KK: /haɪˈrɑrkɪk/
Definition: Relating to a system of organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Example: The company has a hierarchic structure that defines the roles and responsibilities of each employee.
IPA: /haɪˈrɛrɪkəl/
KK: /haɪˈrɑːrkɪkəl/
Example: In a hierarchical organization, decisions are made at the top and passed down to lower levels.
IPA: /haɪˈrɑːkɪkli/
KK: /haɪˈrɑrkɪkli/
Definition: In a way that shows a system of organization where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
Example: The company is structured hierarchically, with managers overseeing teams of employees.
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