dialects
|di-a-lects|
/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkts/
(dialect)
regional language form
Etymology
'dialect' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dialektos', where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'legein' meant 'to speak'.
'dialect' passed into Latin as 'dialectus' and was adopted into Middle English (via Old French/Latin), eventually becoming the modern English word 'dialect'.
Initially it meant 'discourse, manner of speaking', but over time it evolved into the specific modern sense of 'a regional or social variety of a language'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'dialect': distinct forms or varieties of a language used by particular regions, social groups, or communities, often differing in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Many countries have several dialects that can be difficult for outsiders to understand.
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