strata
[/ˈstrɑːtə/ or /ˈstreɪtə/]
nounpl: strata (plural form) or stratums (alternative plural)
estratos
1. Plural of stratum; layers of rock, soil, or other material arranged in order of sequence
The geological survey revealed multiple strata of different mineral compositions.
O levantamento geológico revelou múltiplos estratos de composições minerais diferentes.
2. Levels or layers of a hierarchical social structure or organization
Different strata of society have varying access to education.
Diferentes estratos da sociedade têm acesso variado à educação.
3. Distinct layers or divisions in any organized system
The strata of management in large corporations can be quite complex.
Os estratos de gestão em grandes corporações podem ser bastante complexos.
The term 'strata' is commonly used in both academic and professional contexts in Brazil and the USA when discussing geological formations, social classes, or organizational hierarchies. In Brazilian sociology, discussing different strata of society is particularly important in contexts of social inequality and class analysis.
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