hierarchy

pecking-order

Pecking order is two words and no hyphen ;)

status

Son, I have forgotten more about English (and French) grammar than you have ever known. :tup:

Everything I do, say or write is intentional.

Anyway...

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position

All good, don't get your depends in a knot, just having a bit of fun. :rofl2:
I am not that far off from your age. Cheers to you!
English and French grammar are a breeze, you should try Russian grammar.

orientation

compass

Direction

route

I have dabbled in Russian grammar but that was many years ago.

guidance

enlightenment

transcendence

ascension

elevation

advancement

promotion