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Linguistics - Sociolinguistics

Here you will learn some English words related to sociolinguistics such as "accent", "social dialect", and "jargon".

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dialect
[noun]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

Ex: Linguists dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
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accent
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a manner of speaking that indicates social class, nationality, or locality of the speaker

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the everyday language spoken by a particular group of people in a specific region or community

Ex: The playwright masterfully incorporated vernacular into the dialogue of the characters .
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a regulated and accepted form of a language that is widely used in formal settings, education, government, and media

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register
[noun]

(linguistics) a variety of language that is used in a particular social context, based on the communicative purpose and social status of the user

Ex: register allows speakers to navigate social interactions and convey their ideas appropriately in diverse contexts .
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jargon
[noun]

words, phrases, and expressions used by a specific group or profession, which are incomprehensible to others

Ex: jargon, such as ' bull market , ' ' liquidity , ' and ' dividends , ' is frequently used by investors and financial analysts .
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idolect
[noun]

the unique language variety or style of an individual speaker

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the phenomenon in which multiple forms or variants of a linguistic element, such as a phoneme, morpheme, or word, can be used interchangeably without affecting the meaning or grammaticality of a sentence

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a variety of a language that is spoken in a specific geographical region

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a variation of a language associated with a specific social group or class, characterized by distinct linguistic features influenced by social factors

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the first language or mother tongue that a person acquires naturally from birth or early childhood and is typically the language they are most proficient in

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prestige
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the social value and perceived status associated with a particular language, dialect, or speech variety

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a prestigious and historically influential accent and pronunciation variant of Standard British English, commonly associated with educated speakers in the United Kingdom

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a group of people who share a common language or variety of a language and interact with one another using that language or variety

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the ability of speakers of different but related languages or dialects to understand each other to a certain degree due to similarities in their linguistic structures and vocabulary

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isoglass
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a geographic boundary that marks the linguistic feature or variation in pronunciation, vocabulary, or grammar between different dialects or language varieties

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diglossia
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a sociolinguistic situation where two distinct varieties or registers of a language are used in different social contexts or for different purposes, typically one being a high-prestige, formal variety and the other a low-prestige, informal variety

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the process of reducing linguistic differences between dialects, resulting in a more standardized variety of a language

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a group of closely related dialects that share significant linguistic similarities, often found in a specific geographical or cultural region

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a language or a simplified communication system that is used as a common means of communication between speakers of different native languages

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diasystem
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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

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a range of dialects that are mutually intelligible to some degree, where each adjacent dialect shares similarities and gradually transitions into the next one

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pidgin
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a simplified language made up of two or more languages used as a means of communication among people who do not share a common language but need to talk, for example for trading

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the process in which a simplified form of language, known as a pidgin, emerges as a means of communication between groups of people who do not share a common language

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a constructed language designed to serve as a communication tool within a specific geographic region or zone

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creole
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a language that has been evolved from a mixture of a European and a local language, spoken as a mother tongue

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the process through which a new language, known as a creole, emerges as a result of contact between different languages, typically in situations of colonization, slavery, or migration

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the process whereby a creole language undergoes changes that make it more similar to its lexifier language or other dominant languages in the surrounding linguistic environment

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the spectrum of language varieties that emerge and evolve in a community following the formation of a creole language, ranging from more creole-like forms to more standard-like forms

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a constructed language that aims to resemble and function like a natural language, typically developed with the goal of facilitating international communication and cultural exchange

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the movement or desire for a particular linguistic group to secede or break away from a larger language or linguistic community to establish their own independent language or dialect

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the phenomenon of switching between two or more languages or language varieties within a conversation or discourse, often influenced by social, cultural, or linguistic factors

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variety
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a distinct form or type of a language, such as a regional variety, social variety, or stylistic variety, which may differ in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and usage

Ex: The variety of French spoken in Quebec has some distinct vocabulary and pronunciation .
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lexifier
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the main language that makes it difficult to learn or understand a simplified language that developed from a mix of different languages

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the phenomenon of changing one's language or speech style based on different social contexts, audiences, or situations, often involving the use of different registers, dialects, or levels of formality

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the social value or status attached to non-standard or stigmatized forms of language, often within specific subcultures or communities, despite their lack of recognition or validation in broader society

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a language that is native to a particular region or territory and has been traditionally spoken by the indigenous or native population of that area

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slang
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words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.

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words, expressions, or topics that are considered socially or culturally inappropriate or offensive and are typically avoided or restricted in polite conversation

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the English language as used in the United Kingdom

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the variety of English language used primarily in the United States, characterized by its distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar conventions

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an individual who is proficient in and able to switch between two distinct dialects or varieties of a language, typically based on regional or social factors

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a linguistic phenomenon where speakers or writers overcompensate for a perceived error or nonstandard usage by using a form that is actually incorrect or nonstandard

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a linguistic feature that distinguishes between formal and informal forms of address in language, often indicating social status or hierarchy

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anglicism
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a word, phrase, or grammatical construction that is borrowed from the English language into another language

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a word, phrase, pronunciation, or cultural trait that is specific to or associated with British English or British culture

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uptalk
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speech in which every declarative clause, sentence, etc. ends with a rising intonation, as if a question

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the linguistic system that emerges during second language acquisition, characterized by a combination of the learner's native language and the target language, incorporating both correct and incorrect features as the learner progresses towards proficiency

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the intentional actions taken to shape or control how a language is used in a community or society

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the process of evaluating an individual's language proficiency or abilities through various tests, examinations, or evaluations

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code word
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a word or phrase with a predetermined meaning that is used instead of the usual name or word for something

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the advocacy or belief in preserving or purifying a language by purging it of foreign or non-standard elements, often aiming for linguistic preservation and cultural identity

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stratum
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a distinct layer or level within a language system, such as different dialects, sociolects, or registers, that are associated with specific social groups, regions, or levels of formality

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the linguistic influence of a less prestigious language on a dominant language in contact, resulting in the adoption or transfer of phonological, morphological, syntactic, or lexical features

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