Topolect Definition

tŏpə-lĕkt
noun
The language or speech of a particular place, such as a country, region, village, or valley, especially:
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A set of similar dialects that pertain to a larger distinct regional dialect.

Dialects found in both Hangzhou and Shanghai belong to the Wu topolect.
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Other Word Forms of Topolect

Noun

Singular:
topolect
Plural:
topolects

Origin of Topolect

  • topo– (dia)lect (translation of Chinese (Mandarin) fāngyán regional speech) (fāng place) (yán language)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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