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high-ranking
Holding a high position or an important rank in an organization or hierarchy. The word describes people (e.g., politicians, military officers, managers) or events (e.g., meetings, conferences) of great importance.
An der Sicherheitskonferenz nahmen mehrere hochrangige Generäle teil.
Several high-ranking generals took part in the security conference.
The word is composed of 'hoch' (high) and 'Rang' (rank). So it literally describes someone or something with a high rank in a hierarchy.
Ein hochrangiger Politiker wird die Konferenz eröffnen.
A high-ranking politician will open the conference.
'Hochrangig' (high-ranking) is often used to describe people or events in official contexts. Typical nouns are: 'ein hochrangiger Vertreter' (a high-ranking representative), 'ein hochrangiger Offizier' (a high-ranking officer), 'eine hochrangige Delegation' (a high-ranking delegation), or 'ein hochrangiges Treffen' (a high-level meeting).
Das Unternehmen schickte eine hochrangige Vertreterin zu den Verhandlungen.
The company sent a high-ranking representative to the negotiations.
This adjective belongs to formal language. You find it especially in news, reports, and official statements from politics, business, and the military.
Die Zeitung berichtete über den Besuch der hochrangigen Delegation.
The newspaper reported on the visit of the high-ranking delegation.
leading
Both words can describe an important person. Führend points to a top position or a decisive role in a field. Hochrangig, by contrast, refers to a high rank within a hierarchy. Success or influence points more toward führend, while the formal position points toward hochrangig.
Wegen ihrer Position direkt unter dem Vorstand gilt sie als hochrangige Managerin.
Because of her position directly below the executive board, she is considered a high-ranking manager.
Wegen ihrer großen Erfolge gilt sie als führende Managerin der Branche.
Because of her great success, she is considered a leading manager in the industry.
