superstratum
superstratum · superstrata
суперстрат
A stratum that is on top of anotherA stratum that is on top of another
Meaning
2 sensesA stratum that is on top of another
any stratum or layer superimposed on another
A language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language
суперстра́тsuperstrát
the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
Translations
2 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
a language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language:
Forms
plural: superstrata| Singular | superstratum |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymssuperstratesuperstratum languagesuperstrate language
Close in meaning
- the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language:superstrate
- any stratum or layer superimposed on another:superstrate
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular