Grade 8
(di-a-lect) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a form of a language that is spoken in a specific region or by a specific group of people; a special variety of a language

Example Sentence

The people who lived in the village spoke a dialect I couldn't understand.

Synonyms

accent; jargon; language; local speech

Antonyms

no sound

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dialect
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Rhymes

  • dialect