Strata

//ˈstɹeɪtə// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of stratum form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Condominium unit, condominium building, condominium title. British-Columbia

    "Learn more about the renting in stratas; some stratas may have rental restriction bylaws. There are also legal requirements for buying and selling strata properties."

  3. 3
    A kind of layered casserole dish in American cuisine. US

    "Egg dishes, stratas, and casserole recipes are delicious for breakfast and work well in the slow cooker."

  4. 4
    A stratum. proscribed

Synonyms

All synonyms
attributecomplementcondominiumcuttingfillerfunction

Example

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"In Colombia, the population is classified into social strata ranging from one to six, one being the poorest and six being the richest."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From strata title.

Etymology 2

The bread is layered with the filling to produce strata (layers).

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