Meaning of the word dialect in English

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dialect

US /ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt/
UK /ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt/
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Noun

1.

a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group

Example:
The local dialect is quite different from the standard language.
She speaks with a strong regional dialect.
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