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stratum

noun

/ˈstrɑːtəm/

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

layer, level, tier, class

base, bottom

social stratum, upper stratum, geological stratum

a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

a false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.