bidialectalism

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/ˌbaɪdaɪəˈlɛktəlɪzəm/

noun

The use of two dialects of a language.

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Meanings

nounbidialectalism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of two dialects of a language.

Origin

From bidialectal + -ism.

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Translations

Portuguese bidialetalismo
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APA

bidialectalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bidialectalism

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“bidialectalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bidialectalism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bidialectalism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bidialectalism.

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