- plural of stratum.
noun
Usage
See stratum.
Strata is sometimes wrongly used as a singular noun: this stratum (not strata ) of society is often disregarded
Example Sentences
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The next morning, I drizzled a little olive oil over the strata, put it into a 350-degree oven and went to shower.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
That as difficult as New York and Philadelphia are, with their towering housing projects and subway systems and social strata, those structures also protect human beings from the elements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
"He is now just in a different strata of star than what we are used to from our sporting heroes," said Sivertsen.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
But this division also implicates the nongladiatorial Roman citizens of all social strata.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
He laid down a flat strip of dark red plasticine, following the colouring of strata on a map.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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