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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.