Stratification
Pronunciation: /ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Stratification (noun)
- the division of society into different levels or classes.
- the arrangement of rocks or soil in layers.
- the formation of layers in ecosystems, like forests.
Examples
- Stratification affects access to education.
- Economic stratification can lead to inequality.
Common collocations: social stratification, class stratification, reduce stratification, rock stratification, analyze stratification