'higher-ranking' definitions:

Definition of 'higher-ranking'

From: WordNet
adjective
Having a higher rank; "superior officer" [syn: ranking(a), superior, higher-ranking]

Definition of 'higher-ranking'

From: GCIDE
  • higher-ranking \higher-ranking\ adj. having a rank above that of another.
  • Syn: ranking(prenominal), superior. [WordNet 1.5]