Stratum: meaning, definitions and examples

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stratum

 

[ หˆstreษชtษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology

A layer of rock or soil with internally consistent characteristics that distinguishes it from contiguous layers.

Synonyms

layer, level, tier

Examples of usage

  • The researchers found a fossilized stratum of marine life dating back millions of years.
  • The construction crew had to dig through several strata of soil to reach the bedrock.
Context #2 | Noun

social structure

A level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income.

Synonyms

class, echelon, rank

Examples of usage

  • The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges that were inaccessible to those in lower classes.
  • He belonged to the highest stratum of the company, with direct access to the CEO.

Translations

Translations of the word "stratum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ warstwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑค (ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท katman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธต (์ธต)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrstva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vrstva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ‚ (cรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrato

Word origin

The word 'stratum' originated in the late 16th century from Latin, where it means 'something spread or laid down'. It has been used in geology since the 1750s to describe distinct layers of rock or soil. In the social context, the term began to be applied in the early 19th century to describe different levels or classes in society based on various criteria.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,011, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.