Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dialect
noun
/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/
Definition
A particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group.
Examples
- The southern dialect of English often uses words and phrases not found in other regions.
- Many cultures preserve their identities through their unique dialects.
- He spoke in a regional dialect that was hard for outsiders to understand.
Meaning
Dialects encompass variations in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation that distinguish one group of speakers from another.
Synonyms
- Vernacular
- Accent
- Regionalism
- Idiom
