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high–ranking
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
high–ranking
(adjective)
high–ranking
adjective
higher–ranking
;
highest–ranking
high–ranking
adjective
higher–ranking
;
highest–ranking
Britannica Dictionary definition of HIGH–RANKING
always used before a noun
:
having a high rank or position
high-ranking
officials
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