German word

hochrangig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːxˌʁaŋɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivehigh-ranking

Example

Der hochrangige Offizier gab den Befehl.

The high-ranking officer gave the order.

Illustration for hochrangig (high-ranking)

More examples

In hochrangigen Kreisen gelten formelle Anreden als wichtig.

In high-ranking circles, formal forms of address are considered important.

Core concept

A role or person is placed close to the top of an institutional ranking.

Common phrases

  • ein hochrangiger Diplomat

    a high-ranking diplomat

  • eine hochrangige Position

    a high-ranking position

  • in hochrangigen Kreisen

    in high-ranking circles

Similar words

vorgesetzt: Holding a higher position than those receiving instructions in a workplace or organization.
leitend: Responsible for directing the operations of a team or department.

Definition in German

Formal verwendetes Adjektiv für Ämter oder Personen, die in einer Rangordnung weit oben stehen.

Word origin

Hochrangig uses the native German elements hoch and Rang with -ig, a productive suffix that forms adjectives from nouns and other bases.

Usage tips

  • Hochrangig commonly appears in official or professional writing, while everyday speech may use a more specific role title instead.

Other meanings

  • senioradjective
  • upper-leveladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Hochrangigkeithigh ranknoun
  • Hochrangigerhigh-ranking personnoun

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