- 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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Australia uses a system known as strata, which Sherry describes as a form of commonhold similar to the condominium model used in the United States and other countries.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Despite their dramatically different standing in Chinatown’s social strata, the women form an unlikely bond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 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
It’s lowered when they recognize each other as old childhood friends, albeit from different strata of Soviet society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
Smith’s revelation regarding strata heightened the moral awkwardness concerning extinctions.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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