dialect — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dialect noun A form of a language spoken in a particular region or by a particular group, differing from the standard version in vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.
- slang noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
- vernacular noun The everyday, informal language spoken by ordinary people in a particular place, as opposed to formal or literary language.
Senses
dialect is used for these senses in English:
- vernacular Language unique to a particular group of people.
slang — full definition
- noun Very informal words and phrases not used in standard, formal speech or writing.
- noun The specialized vocabulary of a particular group or profession.