Dialect

usgb/ˈdaɪəlekt/
noun

A form of a language that is spoken in one area with local words and grammar.

She spoke with a Scottish dialect.
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Often appears as...

  • speak in dialect
  • regional dialect
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Geographical Variation

Dialects often change geographically, even within the same language.

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Driving across Spain, you'll hear different Spanish dialects.
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Identity Marker

A dialect can reveal where someone is from or their social background.

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Her dialect indicated she was from the northern countryside.
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Cultural Uniqueness

Local dialects may include unique sayings and expressions of cultural significance.

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New Orleans dialect has Creole influences and unique phrases.
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