hyperdialectalism

noun

A phenomenon where a speaker attempts to use a dialect form or pronunciation, but overapplies it incorrectly, resulting in a form that is not authentic to the target dialect.

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Meanings

nounhyperdialectalism (countable and uncountable, plural hyperdialectalisms)

plural hyperdialectalisms · alternative hyperdialectism

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA phenomenon where a speaker attempts to use a dialect form or pronunciation, but overapplies it incorrectly, resulting in a form that is not authentic to the target dialect.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
hyperadaptation
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APA

hyperdialectalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperdialectalism

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Chicago

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