nonhierarchical

adjective

non·hi·er·ar·chi·cal | \ ˌnän-ˌhī-(ə-)ˈrär-ki-kəl also -hir-ˈär-

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: not hierarchical especially : not divided into, organized by, or involving different levels of importance or status a nonhierarchical organization/structure All great groups have extraordinary leaders. It's a paradox, really, because great groups tend to be collegial and nonhierarchical, peopled by singularly competent individuals who often have an anti-authoritarian streak. — Warren Bennis and Patricia Ward Biederman

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On set, the stars deliberately cultivated an idealized simulacrum of the broader industry — female-led, open, nonhierarchical, mutually supportive. — Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, "Sandra Bullock and Mindy Kaling Break Out of ‘Actress Solitary Confinement’," 4 May 2018 The selection of material bears out the sort of eclectic, nonhierarchical sensibility that this quote suggests. — Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, "Jazz / Music / Post No Bills Chicago jazz bassist Joe Policastro shares a love for film and TV themes on his new trio album," 18 Aug. 2017

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