Dialect
/ˈdaɪəˌlekt/
Definitions
- (n.) A regional or social variety of a language distinguished by pronunciation, vocabulary, or grammar.
The novel is written in the local dialect of the southern region.
Forms
- dialects
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Commentary
In legal drafting, recognizing dialect differences can aid in interpreting testimony or contracts involving nonstandard language.
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