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- US Pronunciation
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- [bey-zuh-lekt, baz-uh-]
- /ˈbeɪ zəˌlɛkt, ˈbæz ə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bey-zuh-lekt, baz-uh-]
- /ˈbeɪ zəˌlɛkt, ˈbæz ə-/
Definitions of basilect word
- noun basilect (in a region where creole is or has been spoken) the dialect closest to that creole and furthest removed from the most prestigious dialect (the acrolect) of the region 3
- noun basilect the variety of language in a creole continuum that is most distinct from the acrolect. 1
- noun basilect (linguistics) A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form. 1
- noun basilect (linguistics) A variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers; opposed to acrolect and mesolect. 0
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Origin of basilect
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; basi- (as combining form of base1 or basis) + (dia)lect
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Parts of speech for Basilect
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basilect popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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