🗣️dialect

noun
/ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example Sentences

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

Synonyms

vernacular, tongue, idiom, lingo

Antonyms

standard language, universal language

Collocations

regional dialect, local dialect, dialect speaker

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