Stratum Definition

stratum
noun
  1. one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
  2. people having the same social, economic, or educational status; "the working class"; "an emerging professional class"
  3. an abstract place usually conceived as having depth; "a good actor communicates on several levels"; "a simile has at least two layers of meaning"; "the mind functions on many strata simultaneously"

"Stratum" in song lyrics

See how stratum is used in real songs:

  • "peer stratum host stratum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jason stratum"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "stratum"

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