Language and Dialect​

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Language

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the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. ​


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Dialect

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a variety of language distinguished by grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, spoken in a specific area by a specific group of people.​

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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. ​


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Dialect

a variety of language distinguished by grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary, spoken in a specific area by a specific group of people.​

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Dialect

a particular form of language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

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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.

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Language

an abstract system of symbols and meanings governed by grammatical rules.

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Language

can be spoken, written, or a combination of both, and they are an essential part of a society's culture and identity.​

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Orality

 the primary aspect of a language since the function of writing and reading follows speaking and listening.​

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The speakers

They are directly responsible for language changes. 

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Dialects

are regional or social variations of a language. 

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Dialects

They are essentially subsets of a language that have distinct pronunciation, vocabulary, and sometimes grammar. 

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Dialects

can arise due to geographical isolation, historical factors, or social stratification within a community.​

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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.​


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Standard

a dialect that is approved and supported by institutions. 


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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.​


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mutual intelligibility

One of the most common ways of identifying the difference between language and dialect.