dialect
|di/a/lect|
B2
/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/
regional language form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dialect' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dialektos,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'legein' meant 'to speak.'
Historical Evolution
'dialektos' transformed into the Latin word 'dialectus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dialect' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'conversation or discourse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a regional or social variety of a language.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
The dialect spoken in the northern region is quite distinct.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40