hyperlect
التعريفات والمعاني
== 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.