Any stratum or layer superimposed on another.

synonym: superstrate.

Roget 220: exteriority^†; outside, exterior; surface, superficies; skin etc. (covering) 223; superstratum^†; disk, disc; face, facet; extrados^†.    excentricity^†; eccentricity; circumjacence etc. 227^†.    ... show more

The language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language.

synonym: superstrate.

Polish: superstrat