What does african american english mean?

Definitions for african american english
african amer·i·can eng·lish

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. African American Vernacular English, AAVE, African American English, Black English, Black English Vernacular, Black Vernacular, Black Vernacular English, Ebonicsnoun

    a nonstandard form of American English characteristically spoken by African Americans in the United States

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  1. african american english

    African American English (AAE), also known as Black English, African American Vernacular English (AAVE), or Ebonics, is a dialect, ethnolect, and sociolect of American English, spoken primarily but not exclusively by African Americans. This language variety incorporates phonetics, grammar, vocabulary, and other linguistic elements that represent a distinct linguistic system influenced by various African languages, American English, and the historical and societal experiences of African Americans within the United States. It is characterized by specific grammatical structures, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation features, and rhythmic patterns.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of african american english in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of african american english in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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