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echelon
echelon /ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn/ aep /-lɑːn/ noun [C]
1 F0 a particular level or group of people within an organization such as an army or company: » These salary increases will affect only the highest echelons of local government.» the upper echelons of societyThesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizations2 F0 SPECIALIZED a special arrangement of soldiers, aircraft, or ships Thesaurus+: ↑The armed forces generally |