Meaning of the word stratum in English
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stratum
US /ˈstreɪt̬.əm/
UK /ˈstrɑː.təm/
Noun
1.
a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground
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Geologists studied the different strata of rock to understand the Earth's history.
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The archaeological dig revealed several distinct cultural strata.
2.
a level or class to which people are assigned according to their social status, education, or income
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The study examined how different social strata were affected by the new policy.
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He rose from the lowest stratum of society to become a successful entrepreneur.