What does superstratum mean?

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su·per·stra·tum

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Princeton's WordNet

  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

Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Superstratum

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

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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

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