Language and Dialect
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Language
the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
Dialect
a variety of language distinguished by grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, spoken in a specific area by a specific group of people.
Dialect
a particular form of language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Language
system of communication used by a particular group of people, often with its own grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. It serves as a medium for expressing thoughts, ideas, emotions, and conveying information.
Language
an abstract system of symbols and meanings governed by grammatical rules.
Language
can be spoken, written, or a combination of both, and they are an essential part of a society's culture and identity.
Orality
the primary aspect of a language since the function of writing and reading follows speaking and listening.
The speakers
They are directly responsible for language changes.
Dialects
are regional or social variations of a language.
Dialects
They are essentially subsets of a language that have distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and sometimes grammar.
Dialects
can arise due to geographical isolation, historical factors, or social stratification within a community.
Dialects
a version of a language spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people. This could also be explained as a social or regional variety of a language distinguished by grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary; this is especially a way of speaking that differs from the standard variety of the language.
Standard
a dialect that is approved and supported by institutions.
Non-standard
are those that are not supported by institutions. For example, some dialects of English include American English, Indian English, and Australian English, etc. There are sub-dialects within these dialects as well.
mutual intelligibility
One of the most common ways of identifying the difference between language and dialect.