Language And Identity

adjective relating to or using multiple dialects

• The linguist studied the phenomenon of multidialectal variations in different regions.
• My friend is so good at switching between different dialects, she's like a multidialectal chameleon.
• I love how my grandma can speak in a multidialectal way, it's so cool.
• The artist's work was described as multidialectal, blending different cultural influences seamlessly.

adjective relating to or using two dialects

• Being bidialectal allows individuals to easily switch between different dialects depending on the situation.
• I heard that Sarah is bidialectal and can speak both Standard English and AAVE fluently.
• Yo, that dude is so bidialectal, he can talk like a proper gentleman one minute and then switch to street talk the next.
• His bidialectal abilities make him a chameleon in social settings, blending in seamlessly with different groups.

noun Acronym for African American English, a variety of American English spoken by many African Americans

adjective Describing the characteristics or qualities of African American English

• The AAE (African American English) dialect has its own unique grammatical structure and vocabulary.
• Many people in the community speak AAE as their primary language.
• Some slang terms from AAE have become popular in mainstream culture.
• The use of AAE in literature can add authenticity and depth to characters.

noun African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a variety of American English spoken by many African Americans.

adjective AAVE can be used as an adjective to describe the language or speech patterns associated with African American Vernacular English.

• The linguist studied the use of AAVE in contemporary literature.
• We use a lot of AAVE in our everyday conversations.
• AAVE is lit, it adds flavor to our language.
• AAVE is like a cultural bridge connecting different communities.