Dialectism: meaning, definitions and examples

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dialectism

 

[ daɪˈælɛktɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal language

A dialectism is a word, phrase, or pronunciation that is characteristic of a particular region or social group, and differs from the standard language used in that region.

Synonyms

colloquialism, localism, vernacular

Examples of usage

  • He used a lot of dialectisms in his speech, making it hard for outsiders to understand.
  • The local dialectisms can be confusing for visitors to the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "dialectism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dialectismo

🇮🇳 उपभाषावाद

🇩🇪 Dialektismus

🇮🇩 dialektisme

🇺🇦 діалектизм

🇵🇱 dialektyzm

🇯🇵 方言主義 (ほうげんしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 dialectisme

🇪🇸 dialectalismo

🇹🇷 diyalektizm

🇰🇷 방언주의 (bang-eonjuui)

🇸🇦 لهجوية (lahjawiya)

🇨🇿 dialektismus

🇸🇰 dialektizmus

🇨🇳 方言主义 (fāngyán zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 dialektizem

🇮🇸 málvísindalegt

🇰🇿 диалектизм

🇬🇪 დიალექტიზმი (dialektizmi)

🇦🇿 dialektizm

🇲🇽 dialectalismo

Etymology

The term 'dialectism' originated from the combination of 'dialect' and the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice, system, or condition. It has been used to describe regional or social variations in language for centuries, highlighting the diverse linguistic landscape across different communities.