superstrate (Meaning)
superstrate (n)
any stratum or layer superimposed on another
the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to their language
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any stratum or layer superimposed on another, the language of a later invading people that is imposed on an indigenous population and contributes features to th
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The French language imposed itself as a superstrate on Breton, leaving a lasting linguistic imprint.
The Norman Conquest introduced a Romance superstrate that significantly influenced the development of English.
The Latin superstrate on Romanian has had a profound effect on its vocabulary and grammar.
Hindi, a language with a Sanskrit superstrate, exhibits extensive phonological and lexical influence from its ancestor.
