Superstrate
Pronunciation: /ˈsupɝˈstɹeɪt/
Superstrate (noun)
- A language that influences another language, usually because of social or political power.
- A layer of material placed on top of another, often in construction or geology.
Examples
- The superstrate often affects the vocabulary of the local language.
- In many regions, the superstrate language is used in formal settings.
Common collocations: superstrate influence, adopt a superstrate, durable superstrate, apply a superstrate