Dialect – A form of language that is spoken by a particular group of people, especially those living in one area

(Pronounced dy-uh-lekt)

To remember the definition of the word dialect, use the following mnemonic:

There will be dire consequences if they elect (dialect) her because no one will understand the form of language her particular group of people speak. 

Examples of dialect in a sentence

Everyone in the remote village spoke a very unique dialect unlike any others in the surrounding area. 

Despite speaking the same language, they struggled to understand each other due to their different dialects.

Their dialect, while technically English, was so different that it was like listening to a completely new language.