STRATUM


Meaning of STRATUM in English

(strata)

1.

A ~ of society is a group of people in it who are similar in their education, income, or social status. (FORMAL)

It was an enormous task that affected every ~ of society...

N-COUNT: usu with supp

2.

Strata are different layers of rock. (TECHNICAL)

Contained within the rock strata is evidence that the region was intensely dry 15,000 years ago.

N-COUNT: usu pl

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