Dialect

Synonyms of dialect

• jargon
• vernacular
• patois

Antonyms of dialect

• standard language
• official language
• lingua franca

Collocations of dialect

local dialect

Frequency: 80 %

She spoke in the local dialect of the region.

regional dialect

Frequency: 70 %

The regional dialect varies greatly across different parts of the country.

native dialect

Frequency: 65 %

He was proud of his native dialect and often used it in conversations.

unique dialect

Frequency: 60 %

The island had a unique dialect that was different from the mainland.

traditional dialect

Frequency: 50 %

The elders in the village still spoke the traditional dialect passed down through generations.

Idiomatic Expressions for dialect

• Phrase: dialect of the heart
  Meaning: a way of expressing emotions or feelings unique to an individual or group
  Usage: Her poetry reflects a dialect of the heart that resonates with many readers.