Dialect Atlas (Noun)
Meaning
An atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic features.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The dialect atlas revealed the gradual shift in pronunciation from north to south across the country.
- Researchers used the dialect atlas to identify patterns of language variation in the region.
- The publication of the dialect atlas was a major milestone in the field of sociolinguistics.
- By studying the dialect atlas, linguists were able to pinpoint the geographic boundaries of different dialects.
- The dialect atlas provided a visual representation of the complex linguistic landscape of the country.