acrolect
/ˈækrəˌlɛkt/
noun
- The most prestigious or standard variety of a language, often used in formal writing and speech.
- In many countries, the acrolect is the dialect taught in schools and used in government.
- The news anchor speaks the acrolect, which is understood by most viewers across the region.
- Linguists study how the acrolect differs from everyday speech in local communities.
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