SUPERSTRATUM

superstrate, superstratum

(noun) the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language

superstrate, superstratum

(noun) any stratum or layer superimposed on another

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

superstratum (plural superstrata)

(geology) A stratum that is on top of another

(linguistics) A language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language

Synonyms

(linguistics)

• superstratum language

• superstrate language

• superstrate

Hypernyms

(linguistics)

• adstratum (adstrate)

Source: Wiktionary

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Su`per*stra"tum, n.; pl. Superstrata (. Etym: [NL.: cf. L. supersternere, superstratum, to spread upon. See Super-, and Stratum.]

Definition: A stratum, or layer, above another.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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