Etymology

ethnolect

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Today it means: A language variety specific to an ethnic group. Full definition →

English ethno- ← Ancient Greek ἔθνος (éthnos)
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  1. Ancient Greekἔθω (éthō)
  2. Ancient Greekἔθνος (éthnos)
  3. Englishethno-
  4. English todayethnolect

From ethno- + -lect.

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