Stratification
/strˌætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The process leading to the formation or deposition of layers, especially of sedimentary rocks.
Sentence Examples
The study analyzed the degree of social stratification in city.
Stratification is the arrangement into several different layers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Social ____ is the process by which a society is divided into different levels based on wealth or power.