Noun: superstrate
- Any stratum or layer superimposed on another
"The linguist studied the superstrate influence of Norman French on English";
- superstratum
- The language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
"French acted as a superstrate to the indigenous languages in parts of Africa during colonization";
- superstratum
Derived forms: superstrates
Type of: language, linguistic communication, stratum
Encyclopedia: Superstrate