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social stratumA 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/

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.
💡 Concept

The grand ballroom shows every social stratum from nobles to servants in one glance.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈstreɪtəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsəʊʃəl ˈstrɑːtəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootstratum

🎵Rhyme

datumultimatumerratum
datum
ultimatum
erratum

🔗Collocations

upper social stratum
lower social stratum
belong to a social stratum
social stratum mobility
analyze social strata

📝Examples

My grandmother climbed from the lowest social stratum to become a successful entrepreneur, proving that the American Dream isn't completely dead yet.

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

social classsocial layersocial levelcastesocial tier

Antonyms

classless societysocial equality

Related

hierarchystratificationsocioeconomic statussocial mobilityelite

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