English noun: superstratum | |||
1. | superstratum (location) any stratum or layer superimposed on another | ||
Synonyms | superstrate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | stratum | ||
2. | superstratum (communication) the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language | ||
Synonyms | superstrate | ||
Broader (hypernym) | language, linguistic communication | ||