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stratification

[strat-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌstræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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The religion is "the essence of social stratification", marapu priest Umbu Remi Deta told AFP.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

His measurement of stratification begins in 1975, which gives you a low growth rate.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

The idea was to investigate whether architectural differences in the platforms would signify if there were social or economic stratification within the community.

From BBC Jan. 1, 2026

This influx of freshwater freshened the surface ocean, strengthening vertical stratification and preventing cold surface water from mixing downward.

From Science Daily Nov. 9, 2025

The first objects that can reliably be called art date from this era, as does the first clear evidence for religion, commerce and social stratification.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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