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strata

noun

Definition of strata

plural of stratum

as in classes

one of the segments of society into which people are grouped the lower strata of society have been hit especially hard by this economic downturn

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as in levels

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement the level of writing in that pop novel is several strata beneath that of serious fiction

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Noun

Yes; on-site massages and private yoga classes can be scheduled in advance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Despite repairs that began on Monday, the restoration was not going to be done in time to allow classes to take place on Tuesday at the affected school districts.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of classes

Noun

Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026

Definition of castes

Noun

The story picks up when 14-year-old Maeve and her older sister, Reg, start a secret phone romance with a boy from the local boat club who promises a way into the upper echelons of Cape Cod society.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
That period also provided the foundations for where City currently sits within the top echelons of world soccer – having won the UEFA Champions League back in 2023 and winning four consecutive Premier Leagues from 2021 to 2024.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of echelons

Noun

Unlike traditional sports betting, prediction markets function more like exchanges, with participants taking positions against one another rather than against a house.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Artists tracked Gosling’s on-set performance and recreated it within digital environments, allowing Fraser to choose new camera positions without discarding the original acting.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of positions

Noun

The program is different from places like The Golden Scoop, an ice cream shop in Overland Park that employs adults with disabilities over longer terms, according to Morgan.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
For Sacramento-area fans of the Valkyries and women’s sports, there are several places to gather and cheer on the team.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026

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