Definitions for superstratum
su·per·stra·tum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superstrate, superstratumnoun

   the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language

2. superstrate, superstratumnoun

   any stratum or layer superimposed on another

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. superstratumnoun

   A stratum that is on top of another

2. superstratumnoun

   A language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language

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1. superstratum

   Superstratum generally refers to an overlying layer or stratum. In geology, it's the layer of rock or soil that lies above a particular point. In sociolinguistics, it's the language of an intrusive group that influences a subject language with which it comes into contact. Furthermore, it can also refer to the upper class or elite in a societal structure. The exact definition can vary based on its usage in different fields.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Superstratum

   sū-pėr-strā′tum, n. a stratum or layer situated above another.

Matched Categories

1. • Language
   • Stratum

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce superstratum?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say superstratum in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superstratum in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superstratum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=superstratum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Superstratum
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=superstratum
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=superstratum