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   Di·a·lect

   /ˈdīəˌlek(t)/

   

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   • 1. a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group: "this novel is written in the dialect of Trinidad"
   • ▪ a particular version of a programming language.

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting the art of investigating the truth of opinions): from French dialecte, or via Latin from Greek dialektos ‘discourse, way of speaking’, from dialegesthai ‘converse with’ (see dialogue).

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › dialectDialect | Linguistics, Regional Variations & Dialectology

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   Aug 31, 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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   What is a dialect in linguistics?

   • 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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   Where does dialect come 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). The word dialect comes from the Ancient Greek dialektos “discourse, language, dialect,” which is derived from dialegesthai “to discourse, talk.”

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   What is a resulting dialect?

   • Either the resulting dialect is that of the original homeland of a particular migrating population, or it is a dialect mixture formed by the leveling of differences between migrants from more than one homeland.

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   Why is the distinction between dialects and languages easier to make?

   • In more-developed societies the distinction between dialects and related languages is easier to make because of the existence of standard languages. Sometimes sociopolitical factors play a role in drawing the distinction between dialect and language.

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4. deepgram.com › learn › difference-between-languageWhats the Difference Between a Language and a Dialect? - Deepgram

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   Sep 4, 2024 · A dialect is a particular form of language, usually defined geographically or socially, that has unique features of grammar and pronunciation. In the US, we often talk casually of southern dialects, New York, Boston, etc.

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   Aug 31, 2024 · The social prestige attached to the speech of the richest, most powerful, and most highly educated members of a society transforms their language into a model for others; it also contributes to the elimination of deviating linguistic forms.

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   Aug 31, 2024 · Related languages usually begin as dialects of the same language. When a change (an innovation ) appears among only one section of the speakers of a language, this automatically creates a dialectal difference.

8. www.fluentu.com › blog › chineseThe 7 Major Chinese Dialects and How They Came to Be - FluentU

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   Sep 4, 2024 · Did you know there are 7 major Chinese dialects and up to 300 lesser known varieties? Read on to discover the 7 most common Chinese dialects and find out features of each, including where they're spoken. We'll also share some sample words from each dialect and review the history behind this fascinating and diverse language!

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   1 day ago · Braille, a tactile writing system. Language is a structured system of communication that consists of grammar and vocabulary. It is the primary means by which humans convey meaning, both in spoken and signed forms, and may also be conveyed through writing.

10. chinese.stackexchange.com › questions › 58993topolect - Why did the Chinese government call its actual ...

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    Sep 16, 2024 · Dialect is by definition some form of the SAME language. If it's totally different - it's not a dialect, but language of a smaller nation. Consider Wenzhou or other languages - they use Chinese characters but are not understandable to the majority of Chinese.