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Noun dialect has 1 sense

dialect, idiom, accent - 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"
--₁ is a kind of non-standard speech
--₁ has particulars: eye dialect; patois

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Dialects

Noun:

1. Regional or social variations in the pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar of a language.

Example sentence: In the United States, there are numerous dialects of English spoken, including Southern, New England, and Midwestern dialects.

2. A particular form of a language that is specific to a region or community.

Example sentence: The Scottish dialect is known for its distinct pronunciation and vocabulary.

Verb:

1. To speak in a dialect or regional form.

Example sentence: Despite growing up in the city, she dialects when speaking with her grandparents, who come from a rural area.

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