Antihierarchically

/ˌæntihaɪˈɑrkɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that opposes or rejects hierarchical systems and structures of authority.

Etymology

From antihierarchical + -ly (the adverb-forming suffix). This creates an adverb describing how something is done in an antihierarchical way, following standard English word formation rules.

Kelly Says

When companies say they operate 'antihierarchically,' they might mean no assigned seats, open-door policies, or shared decision-making—it's become a buzzword in modern management, though truly antihierarchical organizations are rarer than you'd think!

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