Associations to the word «Superstratum»
Wiktionary
SUPERSTRATUM, noun. (geology) A stratum that is on top of another
SUPERSTRATUM, noun. (linguistics) A language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language
Dictionary definition
SUPERSTRATUM, noun. Any stratum or layer superimposed on another.
SUPERSTRATUM, noun. The language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language.
Wise words
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