Dialect (Noun)
Meaning
The usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people; "the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English"; "he has a strong German accent"; "it has been said that a language is a dialect with an army and navy".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The local dialect in the rural town was distinct from the standard language spoken in the cities.
- She struggled to understand the dialect spoken by her grandmother, who had grown up in a remote village.
- The comedian's use of dialect added to the humor in his stand-up routine, poking fun at regional differences.
- The linguist studied the dialect of the indigenous people, documenting their unique vocabulary and grammar.
- The author's use of dialect in her novel helped to create a sense of authenticity and place.