Patrilect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Patrilect is a noun meaning (linguistics) The language or dialect spoken by the patriclan.
Meaning
(linguistics) The language or dialect spoken by the patriclan.
Example Sentences
Patrilect is a marker of patriclan membership and thus a symbol of identity.
Second, speakers are always familiar with at least two languages (patrilect and matrilect) and typically more.
Sui children rapidly learn to distinguish these clan-related dialects; young children may speak a mix of matrilect and patrilect, but older children and teenagers are almost fully patrilectal (Stanford, 2008b).
Word Forms
- patrilects
Antonyms for patrilect
Common opposites include matrilect.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paralect, hyperlect, patriciate, patavinity, patrin, patois.
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