acrolect
Noun
Meaning
acrolect (plural acrolects)
(sociolinguistics) The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Coordinate terms: mesolect, basilect
Noun
acrolect (plural acrolects)
(sociolinguistics) The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Coordinate terms: mesolect, basilect