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19 Apr 08

basilect - alphaDictionary * Free English On-line Dictionary

  • The least prestigious variety of language in an area or region, the antonym of acrolect, the most prestigious language variety.
  • If you want to get ahead in a region with competing dialects or languages, you usually have to acquire the acrolect and lose the basilect.
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