regiolect

Noun

Meaning

regiolect (plural regiolects)

A lect spoken in a particular geographical region.
Synonyms: regionalect, geolect, topolect

Examples

In the Tyrolean and other Bavarian regiolect the prefix *da can be found, which form perfective aspects. Source: Internet

Brandenburgish speakers mostly switched to the Standard German-based regiolect of Berlin. Source: Internet

While Eastfalian has lost speakers to Standard German, Westfalian has lost speakers to Standard German and Standard German based regiolect of the Rhine-Ruhr area. Source: Internet

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