Language Variation

noun a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class

verb to emphasize or give prominence to something

adjective having a particular kind of accent

• Her British accent was so refined that it was often mistaken for a native speaker.
• I love how your Southern accent comes out when you get excited.
• That dude's accent is straight up gangsta.
• The artist's unique accent in her paintings set her apart from other contemporary artists.

noun a regional accent is a way of speaking a language that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people

• The linguist studied the variations in pronunciation caused by regional accents.
• I can tell where someone is from based on their regional accent.
• Her regional accent is so thick, it's hard to understand her sometimes.
• His regional accent was like a melody that reminded me of home.

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.

noun Namlish - a portmanteau of Namibian and English, refers to the unique blend of languages spoken in Namibia

• The linguistic phenomenon known as Namlish is a blend of English and various indigenous languages spoken in Namibia.
• Many young people in Namibia use Namlish as a way to communicate with each other.
• Namlish is so cool, it's like speaking a secret language that only Namibians understand.
• The use of Namlish in literature adds a unique cultural flavor to the storytelling.

noun a colloquial term used in some dialects to refer to a group of people or individuals

• The group of individuals, commonly referred to as yuns, have been working diligently on the project.
• Hey yuns, let's grab some lunch together.
• Yuns better hurry up if you wanna catch the movie.
• The yuns of society represent the future generation and their potential for change.

noun a line on a map marking the limits of an area within which a feature of pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary is constant

• The isogloss marks the boundary between two distinct dialect regions.
• The isogloss shows where people start talking differently.
• The isogloss is where the language switch happens.
• The isogloss acts like a linguistic border separating different speech patterns.

noun a member of the Acoma people

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Acoma people or their culture

• The Acomanian culture dates back centuries and is known for its rich traditions.
• I heard there's a festival in Acomanian village next weekend, wanna go?
• That Acomanian dish was so good, I can't wait to have it again.
• Her dance moves were so fluid and graceful, like a true Acomanian performer.

noun a variety of a language that is considered the standard form and is typically associated with educated speakers

• The acrolect is the form of a language that is considered the most prestigious or standard.
• The acrolect is like the posh version of how people speak.
• Speaking in acrolect is like talking all fancy and proper.
• In a social setting, using acrolect can be seen as a way to show off one's education and status.

noun a linguistic feature or characteristic of Aeolic Greek dialects

• The poet's use of aeolicism in his verses added a sense of antiquity to his work.
• I don't really understand all the aeolicism in this poem, but it sounds pretty cool.
• That song is full of aeolicism, giving it a unique vibe.
• Her writing style is like a gentle breeze, filled with aeolicism that soothes the soul.