local dialect

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

a dialect spoken in a particular small area

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Examples (10)

  • Tourists often find it difficult to understand the local dialect.
  • The author used the local dialect in his novel to create a sense of place.
  • My grandmother still speaks a thick local dialect that is fading away.
  • Linguists are documenting the local dialect before it disappears completely.
  • Is the local dialect taught in any of the schools here?
  • The preservation of the local dialect is crucial for the community's cultural identity.
  • He had to adjust his speech because his strong local dialect was hard for others to understand.
  • The film's dialogue felt authentic because the actors spoke in the local dialect.
  • Although she moved away years ago, she can still switch back to her local dialect when visiting family.
  • Each valley in this mountainous region has its own distinct local dialect.