hyperlect

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== English == === Etymology === From hyper- +‎ -lect. === Noun === hyperlect (plural hyperlects) The variety of a language that is spoken by the aristocracy. Hypernyms: lect, variety Coordinate terms: acrolect; mesolect, basilect ==== Usage notes ==== A hyperlect distinguishes the upper classes, as distinct from educated speakers.