ACROLECT


Meaning of ACROLECT in English

ˈakrəˌlekt, -rō- noun

( -s )

Etymology: acr- + -lect (as in dialect )

: the language variety of a speech community closest to the standard or prestige form of a language — compare basilect herein

• ac·ro·lect·al ˌ ̷ ̷  ̷ ̷ ˈlekt ə l adjective

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