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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"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
At one end, PSG is the club of the masses, drawing its fan base from every strata of the city and its suburbs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
Science writer Poppick explains what those millions of strata can tell us about four instances that changed life dramatically, from oxygen entering the atmosphere all the way to the dinosaur era.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025
They seemed unbeatable — until good people from all strata of society rose up.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025
High strata cloud, fresh southwesterly, but air pressure falling.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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