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   Is a dialect a language?

   • While most people stop there, we can go a bit deeper—that is, we can be more linguistically accurate. A dialect becomes a language by decree or declaration—the state gives special status to a spoken system as an official language. In other words, a language is considered a language because it’s been endorsed by the state.

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   Where does the word dialect come from?

   • The word dialect comes from the Ancient Greek dialektos “discourse, language, dialect,” which is derived from dialegesthai “to discourse, talk.” A dialect is chiefly distinguished from other dialects of the same language by features of linguistic structure—i.e., grammar (specifically morphology and syntax) and vocabulary.

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   What is a geographic dialect?

   • Geographic dialects include local ones (e.g., the Yankee English of Cape Cod or of Boston, the Russian of Moscow or of Smolensk) or broader regional ones, such as Delaware Valley English, Australian English, or Tuscan Italian. Such entities are of unequal rank; South Carolina English, for instance, is included in Southern American English.

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   What is the difference between a dialect and an accent?

   • An accent is a subset of a dialect. While dialects cover all aspects of language—grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation— an accent is concerned with just the third part. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, an accent is “a way of speaking typical of a particular group of people and especially of the natives or residents of a region.”

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   May 2, 2024 · Teen Slang Words in 2024: A Dictionary for Parents. A Parents guide to decoding the lingo your kids use in texts, on TikTok, and IRL.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · “Language” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the words, their pronunciation and the methods of combining them used and understood by a community.” “Dialect” on the other hand is defined as “a regional variety of language distinguished by features of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.”

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Understanding a language and dialect, and its significance, can enrich the learning experience for language learners, offering a deeper appreciation of a language and its speakers. Dialects are not just variations within a language; they are often considered separate entities, each with its own rich history and cultural significance, highlighting the complexity and diversity of linguistic ...

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   May 3, 2024 · dialect, a variety of a language that signals where a person comes from. The notion is usually interpreted geographically (regional dialect), but it also has some application in relation to a person’s social background (class dialect) or occupation (occupational dialect).

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Spanish dictionaries for kids can be a great learning tool for adults. They're colorful and beautifully illustrated, easy to use and make it fun to learn. Check out ten of the best children's Spanish dictionaries and help to boost your core vocabulary.

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7. encyclopediaofarkansas.net › entries › dialects-4048Dialects - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Migratory routes provide a basic framework for identifying dialects across the country. Informed by this framework, linguists identify two umbrella dialects in the state of Arkansas: Midland, sometimes called South Midland or Mountain Speech, and Southern, which refers to east-coastal Southern speech. Geography also plays a decisive role in the ...

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   5 days ago · dialect. slang. language, a system of conventional spoken, manual (signed), or written symbols by means of which human beings, as members of a social group and participants in its culture, express themselves. The functions of language include communication, the expression of identity, play, imaginative expression, and emotional release.