Echelons Meaning in English
word · lemma: echelon
ˈɛʃəˌɫɑnz
ESH-uh-lahnz
ˈɛʃəlˌɒnz
ESH-uh-lonz
Definition
Echelons are levels or ranks in an organization, society, or system, especially referring to different positions of power or status.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal or professional contexts. Common phrases: 'upper echelons', 'lower echelons'. Refers to both literal and figurative hierarchies (military, business, society). Almost always plural in everyday use.
Spanish: escalones - niveles jerárquicosPortuguese (BR): escalões - níveis hierárquicosPortuguese (PT): escalões - níveis hierárquicosChinese (Simplified): 阶层 - 层级Chinese (Traditional): 階層 - 層級Hindi: पद (हायरार्की के) - स्तरArabic: الطبقات - المستويات الهرميةBengali: স্তর - পর্যায় (সংগঠন/সমাজ)Russian: эшелоны - уровни (организации/общества)Japanese: 階層 - エシュロン（組織や社会の）Vietnamese: cấp bậc - tầng lớpKorean: 계층 - 위계 (조직/사회)Turkish: kademeler - seviyelerUrdu: درجات - مراتب (تنظیم/معاشرہ)Indonesian: tingkatan - jenjang
Example Sentences
He quickly rose through the echelons of the company.
basic
The upper echelons of society often have more influence.
basic
There are many echelons in the military.
basic
It's hard to reach the top echelons without connections.
natural
She’s respected by people in all echelons of the industry.
natural
Rumors spread quickly through the lower echelons of the organization.
natural