Superstratum

Pronunciation: /ˈsupɝˈstɹætəm/

Superstratum (noun)

  1. A language that comes later and stays on top of an earlier one, affecting words and grammar.
  2. A later group’s culture or system that influences an older one, creating changes over time.

Examples

  • A superstratum language layer can shape local speech over time.
  • The local dialect changes when a superstratum language layer arrives.