personal dialect

noun phrase

Meaning

A unique way of speaking that is specific to an individual, influenced by their background, social group, and personal experiences.

Examples

Her personal dialect included many words she had learned from her grandmother.
Linguists are studying how individual speech patterns form a personal dialect.

Synonyms: idiolect, speech pattern, way of speaking, accent

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personal dialect

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈdaɪəlekt

Definition

A unique way of speaking that is specific to an individual, influenced by their background, social group, and personal experiences.

Examples

Her personal dialect included many words she had learned from her grandmother.
Linguists are studying how individual speech patterns form a personal dialect.
He noticed his personal dialect changed slightly after moving to a new city.

Synonyms of personal dialect

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