noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
equal rank; same grade; parity
Refers to being of the same rank, grade, or standing, often in formal or organizational contexts. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
彼は私と等位の役職に就いている。
He holds a position of the same rank as mine.
この二つの賞は等位と見なされている。
These two awards are considered to be of equal standing.
Compound of 等 (equal) and 位 (rank, grade). The reading is on'yomi for both characters.