CEFR B2

standard language

noun phrase

Meaning

A form of a language that is widely used and accepted as the norm, often taught in schools and used in official contexts, as opposed to regional dialects or sociolects.

Examples

The BBC English version is considered a standard language for British English.
Many countries have an official standard language used in government and media.

Synonyms: official language, prestige dialect, normative dialect

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standard language (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈstændərd ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Definition

A form of a language that is widely used and accepted as the norm, often taught in schools and used in official contexts, as opposed to regional dialects or sociolects.

Examples

The BBC English version is considered a standard language for British English.
Many countries have an official standard language used in government and media.
Learning the standard language can help you communicate more easily across different regions of a country.

Synonyms of standard language

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Antonyms of standard language

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