- 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
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I had two sourdough heels, two eggs and some cream, which meant I had the beginnings of either a sweet or savory strata.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2026
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
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
Documents from such historical figures as John Hancock are shown alongside those from ordinary individuals to show the ways this pivotal period was experienced by all strata of society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 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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