superstratum

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One layer or stratum superimposed on another.

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The language of a later, invading people imposed on and leaving features in an indigenous language.

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A stratum or layer above another, or resting on something else.

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A stratum, or layer, above another.

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A stratum that is on top of another

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A language imposed upon a population that previously spoke another language

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any stratum or layer superimposed on another

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