English Explanatory Dictionary

paralect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An idiolect that closely approximates the dominant or most prestigious language form, but differs slightly, reflecting the speaker's original dialect, especially as regards to accent.

Word forms

paralect paralects

Etymology

From para- + -lect.

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