Definitions for dialectology
ˌdaɪ ə lɛkˈtɒl ə dʒidi·alec·tol·o·gy

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1. dialectologynoun

   the branch of philology that is devoted to the study of dialects

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1. dialectologynoun

   the study of dialects

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1. Dialectology

   Dialectology (from Greek διάλεκτος, dialektos, "talk, dialect"; and -λογία, -logia) is the scientific study of linguistic dialect, a sub-field of sociolinguistics. It studies variations in language based primarily on geographic distribution and their associated features. Dialectology treats such topics as divergence of two local dialects from a common ancestor and synchronic variation. Dialectologists are ultimately concerned with grammatical, lexical and phonological features that correspond to regional areas. Thus they usually deal not only with populations that have lived in certain areas for generations, but also with migrant groups that bring their languages to new areas (see language contact). Commonly studied concepts in dialectology include the problem of mutual intelligibility in defining languages and dialects; situations of diglossia, where two dialects are used for different functions; dialect continua including a number of partially mutually intelligible dialects; and pluricentrism, where what is essentially a single genetic language exists as two or more standard varieties. Hans Kurath and William Labov are among the most prominent researchers in this field.

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1. dialectology

   Dialectology is a branch of linguistics that studies and analyzes variations in language among different geographic regions, social groups or communities. It investigates dialects, which are different forms or variations of languages characterized by distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Dialectologists often work to document, compare and categorize these variations to understand the historical, cultural, and social factors influencing them.

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1. Dialectologynoun

   that branch of philology which is devoted to the consideration of dialects

2. Etymology: [Dialect + -logy.]

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1. Dialectology

   Dialectology is the scientific study of linguistic dialect, a sub-field of sociolinguistics. It studies variations in language based primarily on geographic distribution and their associated features. Dialectology treats such topics as divergence of two local dialects from a common ancestor and synchronic variation. Dialectologists are ultimately concerned with grammatical, lexical and phonological features that correspond to regional areas. Thus they usually deal with populations that have lived in certain areas for generations, but also with migrant groups that bring their languages to new areas. Commonly studied concepts in dialectology include the problem of mutual intelligibility in defining languages and dialects; situations of diglossia, where two dialects are used for different functions; dialect continua including a number of partially mutually intelligible dialects; and pluricentrism, where what is essentially a single genetic language exists as two or more standard varieties. Hans Kurath and William Labov are among the most prominent researchers in this field.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dialectology
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dialectology
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialectology
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialectology
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dialectology