microdialect

English

Etymology

From micro- +‎ dialect.

Noun

microdialect (plural microdialects)

  1. A unique dialect, language system, or jargon used in a very small geographical region or by a very small number of individuals, like a couple, family, or community; marked by shared, private words, phrases, and grammatical quirks.
    Near-synonyms: familect, familiolect

Usage notes

Not to be confused with microlinguistics.

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