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Word: Stratum
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century (in the sense ‘layer or coat of a substance’): modern Latin, from Latin, literally ‘something spread or laid down’, neuter past participle of sternere ‘strew’
ˈstrɑːtəm
ˈstreɪtəm
a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground
Short Definition:layer or series of layers of rock in ground
Examples:- a stratum of flint
a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income
Short Definition:level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status or income
Examples:- members of other social strata
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