person of high rank; superior; higher-up
Refers to someone in a higher position within an organization, hierarchy, or social structure. Neutral term.
Please follow the instructions of your superior.
In the company, you need to use honorific language toward higher-ups.
目上 is a general term for a senior or superior, often used in social or age-based contexts, while 上位者 emphasizes rank or position.
Compound of 上位 (high rank) and 者 (person).