social stratum — A distinct layer or level in society based on social status, wealth, education, or other factors
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A distinct layer or level in society based on social status, wealth, education, or other factors
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈstreɪtəm/
Korean meaning: 사회적 지위, 부, 교육 등의 요인에 따라 구분되는 사회의 특정 계층이나 층
Korean pronunciation: **소**셜 **스트**라텀
Example Sentences
- My grandmother climbed from the lowest social stratum to become a successful entrepreneur, proving that the American Dream isn't completely dead yet.
- The professor's research revealed that people from different social strata have surprisingly different preferences for pizza toppings.
- Breaking into a higher social stratum requires more than just money; it demands cultural capital and social connections.
social stratum
NOUN//ˈsoʊʃəl ˈstreɪtəm//
A distinct layer or level in society based on social status, wealth, education, or other factors
The grand ballroom shows every social stratum from nobles to servants in one glance.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 'social'은 '사회의'를 의미하고, 'stratum'은 원래 지질학에서 '지층'을 뜻했는데, 이것이 사회학으로 확장되어 '사회층'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 땅속 지층처럼 사회도 여러 층으로 나뉜다는 비유에서 나온 표현이에요.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother climbed from the lowest social stratum to become a successful entrepreneur, proving that the American Dream isn't completely dead yet.”
“The professor's research revealed that people from different social strata have surprisingly different preferences for pizza toppings.”
“Breaking into a higher social stratum requires more than just money; it demands cultural capital and social connections.”
“He discovered that trying to impress people from a higher social stratum by name-dropping celebrities he'd never met was not a winning strategy.”
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