social stratification

so·cial strat·i·fi·ca·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soh-shuh l strat-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˌstræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [soh-shuh l strat-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˌstræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of social stratification words

noun social stratification the act or an instance of stratifying. 1
noun social stratification a stratified state or appearance: the stratification of ancient ruins from eight different periods. 1
noun social stratification Also called social stratification. Sociology. the hierarchical or vertical division of society according to rank, caste, or class: stratification of feudal society. 1
noun social stratification Geology. formation of strata; deposition or occurrence in strata. a stratum. 1
noun social stratification the hierarchical structures of class and status in any society 0

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Origin of social stratification

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1610-20, stratification is from the Medieval Latin word strātificātiōn- (stem of strātificātiō). See strati-, -fication

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Parts of speech for Social stratification

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social stratification popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for social stratification

noun social stratification

chain of command — the various individual officers, ranks etc that constitute a hierarchy each level receiving orders from the one above it and passing on the orders to the one below
class structure — social hierarchy
corporate ladder — the hierarchy of posts with a particular corporation or corporations in general
echelons — Plural form of echelon.

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