dialect

Example Sentences

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All the enlightened reformers in Europe were desperately trying to eliminate the peasant peculiarities and plebeian dialects that divided the peoples of their nations.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We have global audience with over 100 languages and dialects, so all these different products have to be converted into number of different languages which can be consumed by users," he says.

From BBC

These deeply personal ties were passed down over generations through clothing, cuisine and subtle differences in Arabic dialects that are specific to locations within Palestine.

From Salon

In a prior study, common notes were found to be more attractive to female sparrows than variations in the common dialect, suggesting this behavior may be evolutionarily advantageous.

From Salon

The play’s characters speak in a dialect that seems appropriate to their places in time and history.

From Los Angeles Times