dialectology
What is another word for dialectology? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The study of dialects.
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How to use dialectology
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field of dialectology
English dialectology
study dialectology
dialectology course
It is an academic term, used mostly in linguistics.
Etymology
The word is formed from dialect plus the connecting -o- and the ending -logy.
Full origin of dialectology →Frequently asked questions
What is dialectology?
Dialectology is the study of dialects.
What is a person who studies dialects called?
Such a person is called a dialectologist.
Is dialectology the same as dialectics?
No. Dialectology is the study of dialects, while dialectics is a different subject.
