dialect
Translation
dialect
Examples
She speaks a southern dialect.
She speaks a southern dialect.
The novel is written in a local dialect.
The novel is written in a local dialect.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) dialect a dialect with a certain characteristic She speaks a southern dialect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vernacular, jargon, patois, accent
Etymology
From Greek 'dialektos' (discourse, language), from 'dialegein' (to converse). 'Dia-' means 'across' and 'legein' means 'to speak'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'dialogue' that is specific to a certain location or group ('lect').