diglossic
/daɪˈɡlɒsɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by diglossia, the use of two language varieties in different social situations.
- In a diglossic community, children learn the high variety mainly through formal education.
- Researchers studied the diglossic patterns in Singapore, where English and Mandarin serve different roles.
- The diglossic nature of Paraguay means Spanish is used in government while Guaraní is used at home.