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dialect

noun

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
IA
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈdaɪ.əˌlɛkt

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Definitions

noun

  1. the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

    “the immigrants spoke an odd dialect of English”

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Example Sentences

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

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