basilect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers.

/ˈbæsɪlɛkt/ /ˈbeɪsɪlɛkt/

basilect basilects

From basi- (“base, bottom”) + -lect (“speech”).

code-switching matrilect post-creole continuum register

basilectal

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