Stratification

Pronunciation: /ˌstrætəfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Stratification (noun)

  1. the division of society into different levels or classes.
  2. the arrangement of rocks or soil in layers.
  3. 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