English Explanatory Dictionary

microdialect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unique dialect, language system, or jargon used in a very small geographical region or by a very small number of individuals, like a couple, family, or community; marked by shared, private words, phrases, and grammatical quirks.

Word forms

microdialect microdialects

Etymology

From micro- + dialect.

Synonyms

familect familiolect
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