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a set of interconnected or related language varieties, including dialects, registers, and other linguistic variants, that are used by a particular speech community or within a specific linguistic context
What is a "diasystem"?
A diasystem is a linguistic concept that refers to a system that includes multiple varieties or dialects of a language and how they interact with each other. It recognizes that these varieties can exist alongside one another within a single language, influencing each other and sharing certain features while also maintaining distinct characteristics. A diasystem helps to understand the complexity of language as it evolves and changes over time, showing how different dialects or varieties can contribute to the overall structure and richness of a language.
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