51Թ

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basilect

[bey-zuh-lekt, baz-uh-]

noun

Linguistics.
  1. the variety of language in a creole continuum that is most distinct from the acrolect.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • basilectal adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of basilect1

1960–65; basi- (as combining form of base 1 or basis ) + (dia)lect

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