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dialect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdaɪəlekt/

Forms: dialects

dialect means: A form of a language used by a particular group, with some different words, grammar, or pronunciation.

noun

LANGUAGE VARIETYB2

A form of a language used by a particular group, with some different words, grammar, or pronunciation.

  • They speak a local dialect.
  • Some words have different meanings in this dialect.
  • Her grandparents taught her their village's dialect.

Similar words: language variety

Common phrases: local dialect, regional dialect, speak a dialect, social dialect

PROGRAMMING VARIANTC1

A version of a programming language with features or rules that differ from other versions.

  • The program uses an old BASIC dialect.
  • These two dialects handle numbers differently.
  • Our compiler supports only one dialect of the language.

How to use it: a dialect of something (This computer uses a dialect of BASIC.)

Similar words: variant

Common phrases: BASIC dialect, programming language dialect, dialect of BASIC

Questions about dialect

What does dialect mean?

A form of a language used by a particular group, with some different words, grammar, or pronunciation.

What is dialect in other languages?

Türkçe: lehçe · Español: dialecto · Français: dialecte · Deutsch: Dialekt · Italiano: dialetto · 日本語: 方言

How do you pronounce dialect?

It is pronounced /ˈdaɪəlekt/.

How do you use dialect in a sentence?

They speak a local dialect. Some words have different meanings in this dialect.

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