Acrolect

Synonyms of acrolect

• standard language
• prestige dialect
• high variety

Antonyms of acrolect

• basilect
• mesolect
• pidgin

Collocations of acrolect

standard English

Frequency: 70 %

He spoke in standard English during the presentation.

formal language

Frequency: 60 %

The acrolect used in the meeting was formal and professional.

educated speech

Frequency: 45 %

Her educated speech reflected her acrolect upbringing.

high speech

Frequency: 40 %

In formal settings, she always used high speech, or acrolect.

prestige dialect

Frequency: 35 %

The acrolect spoken by the elite was considered a prestige dialect.

Idiomatic Expressions for acrolect

• Phrase: maintain an acrolect
  Meaning: to uphold a high standard of language or speech
  Usage: It is important to maintain an acrolect when addressing a professional audience.