dialect

noun
UK: /ˈdaɪəlekt/
US: /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

  1. A form of a language spoken in a particular area or by a particular group of people.

    1. He speaks a rural dialect of English.
    2. The novel is written in a Scottish dialect to capture the local culture.

  2. A way of speaking that is different from the standard language of a country.

    1. The dialect is hard for me to understand.
    2. She's fluent in the local dialect, which helps her connect with the community.

Synonyms

vernacular accent idiom patois

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dialect" in English means: A form of a language spoken in a particular area or by a particular group of people., A way of speaking that is different from the standard language of a country..

The phonetic transcription of "dialect" is /ˈdaɪəlekt/ in British English and /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dialect": vernacular, accent, idiom, patois.

Example usage of "dialect": "He speaks a rural dialect of English.". More examples on the page.