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Regional dialect
/ɹˈiːdʒənəl dˈaɪəlɛkt/
/ɹˈiːdʒənəl dˈaɪəlɛkt/Regional dialect
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a variety of a language that is spoken in a specific geographical region
What is a "regional dialect"?
A regional dialect is a variation of a language spoken in a specific geographic area, where people use unique words, grammar, or pronunciation that may differ from the standard form of the language spoken elsewhere. It reflects the cultural and historical influences of that region, often making the way people speak in one area distinct from those in other areas. Although it is still part of the same language, the differences in the regional dialect may make it harder for people from different regions to fully understand each other.
Example
The imbrication of regional dialects within the national language showcases the country's rich cultural diversity.
Linguists study shibboleths to understand regional dialects and linguistic variations.
Regional dialects in English, such as British English, American English, and Australian English, vary in pronunciation, vocabulary, and even grammar rules.
His accent made his origin detectable to those familiar with regional dialects.
The linguist conducted research on how speakers of different regional dialects round their vowels.
