strata

noun

Definition of stratanext
plural of stratum
1
as in classes
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn

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2
as in levels
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strata
  1. classes
  2. levels
  3. castes
  4. echelons
  5. ranks
  6. positions
  7. places
Noun
  • The scary transition to independence Young adults living away home, without a highly structured school day with classes and extracurriculars dominating most of their time, are going to make mistakes.
    — Mary Frances Ruskell, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • He was sentenced to 45 days in jail, four years of formal probation, 52 domestic violence classes, $500 in restitution and a five-year protective order.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of classes
Noun
  • Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained well below pre-war levels.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Since the pandemic, average wholesale food prices remain about 35% above February 2020 levels, while restaurant employee hourly earnings have increased 41%.
    — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of levels
Noun
  • Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.
    — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Definition of castes
Noun
  • If the Bruins want to compete with the upper echelons of the Big Ten, West needs to build on his success last season.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Is there a category that is above top secret that even those in the highest echelons don’t know about it?
    — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of echelons
Noun
  • As forcible mobilisation grows to fill Ukraine’s ebbing ranks, so will anger at the presidency and military.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranks
Noun
  • Unless leverage can be generated from competing suitors, clubs interested in Chelsea’s surplus players can be confident their positions will strengthen as the transfer deadline nears.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, Meng said retail investors appear to be adding downside protection through puts on individual stocks and inverse ETFs for broader market exposure, while also cutting their long positions.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Toto’s Bar and Bacchus Restaurant are agreeable places for drinks and meals, with grandstand views of all the yachting action in the bay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There aren’t many places to hide, and radar can still spot a ship even with its transponder off.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of places
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