n. 1 level in an organization, in society, etc.; those occupying it (often in pl.: upper echelons). 2 wedgeshaped formation of troops, aircraft, etc. [French, = ladder, from Latin scale]
n. 1 level in an organization, in society, etc.; those occupying it (often in pl.: upper echelons). 2 wedgeshaped formation of troops, aircraft, etc. [French, = ladder, from Latin scale]
