strata
Strata (noun) means In Australian and some other legal systems, a form of ownership covering individual units within a larger building, such as an apartment complex. Example: “The apartment is owned under strata title.”
How to use strata
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a type of layered breakfast casserole, or (mainly in Australia) shared ownership of units in a building.
"Strata" is technically the plural of "stratum" (layer) in geology and other sciences, but these two specialised senses are used as standalone singular words.
Word forms
stratas plural, stratas plural
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The apartment is owned under _____ title.
Etymology
From "strata title," itself borrowed from the Latin plural of "stratum" ("layer").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for strata
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What does “strata” mean?
The word “strata” means in Australian and some other legal systems, a form of ownership covering individual units within a larger building, such as an apartment complex. In plain terms, either a type of layered breakfast casserole, or (mainly in Australia) shared ownership of units in a building.
How do you pronounce “strata”?
“Strata” is pronounced STRAY-tuh (/ˈstɹeɪtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “strata” in a sentence?
Here is “strata” used in a sentence: “The apartment is owned under strata title.”
What part of speech is “strata”?
“Strata” is a noun.
Where does the word “strata” come from?
The word “strata” comes from Latin. From "strata title," itself borrowed from the Latin plural of "stratum" ("layer").
Is “strata” a common word?
“Strata” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “strata” have?
“Strata” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Australian and some other legal systems, a form of ownership covering individual units within a larger building, such as an apartment complex.