basilect

== English == === Etymology === From basi- (“base, bottom”) +‎ -lect (“speech”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbæsɪlɛkt/, /ˈbeɪsɪlɛkt/ === Noun === basilect (plural basilects) (sociolinguistics) A variety of a language that differs substantially from the standard form, and is only considered suitable for very informal contexts by speakers. Coordinate terms: acrolect, hyperlect, mesolect; vernacular, vulgate ==== Derived terms ==== basilectal ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== === Further reading === post-creole continuum on Wikipedia.Wikipedia === Anagrams === batsicle == Dutch == === Etymology === Borrowing from English basilect. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbaː.ziˈlɛkt/ Hyphenation: basi‧lect Rhymes: -ɛkt === Noun === basilect n (plural basilecten, diminutive basilectje n) the basilect; the low-prestige register of a language, divergent from the standard language, mainly used in informal settings Antonym: acrolect