acrolects
The word “acrolects” has 3 syllables: ac-ro-lects
It's pronounced as /ˈækrəˌlɛkts/
What is synonym and antonym for acrolects?
In the thesaurus, “acrolects” has 31 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for acrolects along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acrolects
- argots
- cants
- coinages
- colloquialisms
- colloquials
- dialects
- idiolects
- idioms
- jargons
- languages
- lingoes
- lingos
- localisms
- modernisms
- mother tongues
- neologisms
- parlances
- patois
- patter
- pidgins
- provincialisms
- regionalisms
- shibboleths
- slangs
- slanguages
- speeches
- terminologies
- tongues
- vernacularisms
- vernaculars
- vocabularies
Meanings of acrolects
- noun
- The variety of speech that is considered most suitable for formal occasions (typically using only standard forms).
Example Sentences
- In many regions, the acrolects are associated with higher education and professionalism.
- People who speak acrolects are often perceived as more prestigious in society.
- The government has been promoting the use of acrolects in schools to standardize communication.
- Acrolects are often used in formal media broadcasts and corporate settings.
- The shift from local dialects to acrolects has led to changes in the way people communicate in urban areas.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms or another words to acrolects, such as: argots, cants, coinages, colloquialisms, colloquials, dialects, idiolects.
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