nonhierarchical

adjective
non·​hi·​er·​ar·​chi·​cal | \ ˌnän-ˌhī-(ə-)ˈrär-ki-kəl also -hir-ˈär- How to pronounce nonhierarchical (audio) \

Definition of nonhierarchical

: not hierarchical especially : not divided into, organized by, or involving different levels of importance or status a nonhierarchical organization/structure All great groups have extraordinary leaders. It's a paradox, really, because great groups tend to be collegial and nonhierarchical, peopled by singularly competent individuals who often have an anti-authoritarian streak. — Warren Bennis and Patricia Ward Biederman