noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The isolect in the southern part of the country has a distinct accent.

Definition:A particular form of a language used in a specific region, often differing in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar from the standard form.

From regional variation

Example:The standard variety of English is often taught as the isolect in schools.

Definition:The most widespread form of a language or dialect that is used in formal settings such as education, media, and government.

From standard variety

Example:Studying the linguistic variation across different isolects helps us understand the diversity of a language.

Definition:The differences in language use and form found in different regions or social groups within a language.

From linguistic variation