STRATIFICATIONS Synonyms: 24 Similar Words

stratifications

noun

plural of stratification

as in hierarchies

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Noun

Its nascent democratic system confronted entrenched social hierarchies of caste and power.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
How far might a nation go that had no kings to depose, no entrenched hierarchies to uproot, a country so young and iconoclastic and resource-rich?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hierarchies

Noun

In separate local elections, various independent candidates and groupings appeared to be winning most seats nationwide, a traditional result.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, of the 105 political parties and groupings qualified to participate, only 33 had successfully submitted their membership lists.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of groupings

Noun

Those with high levels of hope had better later outcomes in health, education and employment.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The association advocates on behalf of counties at the state and federal levels and Knaus was frequently outspoken on issues involving California’s budget, health care and homelessness.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of levels

Noun

Tulu society is organized into several castes and communities, including Billavas, Shivalli Brahmins, Bunts, and Mogaveeras.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Subterranean, drywood and dampwood, the three most common types of termites in the United States, all have reproductive castes capable of flying in swarms.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 14 May 2026

Definition of castes

Noun

So all these different layers to the word bait correspond to a different layer of show, correspond to each different episode.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
It’s also made with five foam layers that create a balanced feel, starting with a soft, quilted top layer that gives it an instantly cozy finish.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of layers

Noun

As food prices rise and consumers look to cut back, the beverage category is a key growth area for Taco Bell and other fast food chains.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
After Apple announced the new iPhone, companies from fast food chains to other technology giants were quick to weigh in.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of food chains

Noun

By the 2000s scientists had detected thousands of GRBs, and researchers suspected they were being created by two classes of objects.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Atlanta Technical College said the campus was secured after the incident and that classes and operations resumed.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

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